Unit 6: Quiz 2 Flashcards
Sky blue
cerulean
Stress placed on what is important
emphasis
A pleasing relationship among parts, resulting in harmony to the design as a whole.
proportion
The size of the parts of a design or a group of objects in comparison to each other.
scale
A three-dimensional setting for furniture and furnishings
space
The surface covering of fabrics, furniture, and furnishings.
texture
hue
the name of the color
intensity
how bright or dull a color is
shade
A hue combined with black
tint
A hue combined with white
tone
A hue combined with gray
value
the lightness or darkness of color
white
pure light
The best proportion for a room is
2:3
The ________ should be the darkest color in a room
floor
The three things that should be considered when choosing a color scheme for a room are
purpose, location, and personal taste
neutral
beige, tan, ivory
two opposite colors
complementary
three adjacent colors
analogous
one color
monochromatic
three colors equally spaced
triad
six adjacent colors
extended analogous
A fabric woven with a raised overall pattern; formal.
brocade
The central or principle point of interest or attention.
focal point
The surface covering of fabrics, furniture, and furnishings
texture
What is line used for in interior decorating?
To describe the outline of a form or shape
repose, security
horizontal lines
action, movement
diagonal lines
springiness
tight, curved lines
strength, dignity
vertical lines
daintiness
delicate, fine lines
gentleness, quiet
curved lines
boldness
heavy lines
Large furniture in a small room would be an example of poor
scale
Symmetrical balance is also known as
formal
Asymmetrical
more informal; arrangements are not the same but still balanced.
List three ways to create rhythm in a room.
color, design, line
