Design and room planning Flashcards
primary colours
red, yellow, blue
secondary colours
made by mixing two primary colours
green, orange, purple
tertiary coloufs
mix primary + secondary
eg. purple + red –> wine
warm colours
red, pink, orange, yellow
make room look warm + cosy
strong colours
seem to move forward, makes room seem smaller
cool colours
blue, green, pale yellow, blue-violet
cool, calm environment
neutral colours
black, white, grey, beige, cream
useful for combining w/ more definite colours/all-natural colour scheme
light colours
draw back, walls + ceilings seem further away
pastel colours
pale, delicate colours
baby blue, lemon yellow,
‘ice cream’ colours
blend easily,
light, airy effect
vertical lines
object seems taller
diagonal lines
dramatic effect
horizontal lines
object seems wider
curved lines
soft & graceful
important when desining
function - does job well
appearance - attractive
comfort & quality - well made & comfortable
features of design
function colour form (shape + line) texture pattern
pattern
decorative design, eg. floral
provides interest + contrast.
too many –> clustered effect.
small patterns work best in small areas, big in big areas.
texture
feel of an object. every room should have a variety
form (shape + line)
shape - outline of object
basic shapes - square, circle, triangle, rectangle
function
if item does not suit function, badly designed
colour
can create diff effecfs, change atmosphere of room
types of textures
rough
smooth
