Cyprus Cedar Interiors

5 Reasons Why Home Design Matters

1. Repetition

Repeating elements such as colour, shape or texture can help to unify a space and create a consistent visual experience. Mismatching carpets, different colour schemes or pick 'n' mix windows all create confusion in a space.

2. Balance

The definition of balance is 'the even distribution of weight leading to steadiness or evenness'. A balanced design does exactly that; it creates equality and symmetry that the eye loves. But as with most of these principles, if applied too rigidly it can become boring. Enhance your balance with other aspects of design to make it a little less formal.

3. Harmony

This principle is used to put a person at ease within their environment and create unity, thereby eliminating any feelings of disquiet. Harmony, in a sense, provides the 'full stop' to any interior design – when harmony is in effect, the space should feel complete because all its parts relate to, and complement, each other.

4. Scale

Scale refers to the relationship between two or more objects. Scale is key in architecture and interior design as these disciplines work with several standardised measurements such as bench heights, hallway widths and chair sizes. Offsetting these standard-sized elements with other elements in differing sizes and heights can create some really fun visual interest in a space.

5. Proportion

Proportion usually goes hand in hand with scale, but is subtly different. Where scale describes the comparison of objects to one another, proportion is more about the way furniture and objects look in a space, as well as in relation to one another. Getting proportion right is tricky and is quite often chalked up to someone having an 'eye for design' that results in a feeling of comfort and harmony.

At Cyprus cedar Interiors, we understand this 'language'. We'd love to be part of your next design or redesign project.