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FINESSE
SEPTEMBER 2013 SEPTEMBER 2013
Elements and principles that you can cover your house in! pg. xxx
FINESSE Adding that extra FINESSE to your home pg. xxx
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/home-makeovers/quick-easy-home-decorating-ideas-0612#slide-1
TABLE O F CONTENTS
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Pg. 3 Letter From The Editor: An inside look in Salter’s eclectic style
Elements of Design 5 Line 6-9 Texture 10-13 Light 14-18 Color 19-23 Space 24-27 Shape 28-31 Form 32-35 Principles of Design: 36 Balance 37-41 Harmony 42-48 Emphasis 49-51 Massing 52-54 Rhythm 55-58 Proportion 59-61 Scale 62-64 References 65
Pg. 4 Design Thesis: Why FINESSE is important
About The Editor 3
As a young designer with an eclectic taste, I am constantly inspired by all time periods, colors, patterns and textures. The elegance of classic curved lines with lots of movement as well as the “The ultimate goal if design is not to reduce nuisances of modern complexity, but to design can all be found in my personal I create thedesign. illusion of wanted to create a magazine that unified all of the simplicity.� beauties of design, thus, FINESS was born. -Anonymous Best Always, Scarlett Salter
Design Thesis 4
FINESSE is modern, elegant, home furnishing that adds that extra something to each home. With a variety of color, style, rhythms and textures, we are sure you can find your something special to add that FINESS to your home.
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Elements ! of ! Design
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Line
Vertical Lines provoke a notion of strength when used in any structure, even your home. First seen in Roman architecture with tall supportive columns in their most prestigious and “high society� buildings, power and strength have since then been highly associated with these lines. Such lines can also elongate the height of a room, or entry way allowing for a dominant open and inviting space.
Vertical Lines
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Horizontal Lines 8
Vertical lines may provoke strength, however horizontal lines establish a sense of stability and relaxation; as seen in the structure of furniture. Beds, chairs, sofas, benches…all horizontal. If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I need to get horizontal,” you know they mean, “I want to relax.”
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Another way to counterbalance an over powering rigid room, besides color, is to soften the environment with curved lines. Arch ways, furniture, and other curvilinear embellishments can aid in the warming of any over dominating space, while also adding an element of variety.
http://vi.sualize.us/house_of_turquoise_fireplace_bedroom_picture_pEN1.html
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Texture
Reflective & Non Reflective 11
http://www.flooringventura.com/tile-floors/
http://myatlantaflooring.com/atlanta-carpet
Shine or no shine, tis the question. Dependent upon the vibe you are trying to convey from your space, it can greatly be determined by the texture in your room. For example, a shiny tile floor can elevate the elegance formality of the space, while a non reflective wood or carpet floor can warm the feeling and provide a relaxed casual environment.
textures
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T A C T I L E
http://www.bhg.com/rooms/bedroom/master-bedroom/25-of-our-favorite-reallife-bedrooms-/#page=13
Adding texture to any room can help to elevate the colors and bring out other patterns that play into the scheme of the overall room.
Textures 13
This particular texture is not one that is felt, it’s an illusion or implied texture that gives off the appearance of being 3-D. These floors are sure to add that extra bit of finesse to any space as well as showing off you original, unique sense of style!
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Light
N aL itg hut i nrg ! a l 15
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Just like everybody looks better in black, spaces always look better in natural light. The space feels more open, it brightens the colors, and if done right can also play up the emphasis of your textures. Plan carefully where you add your rooms with more windows, to catch the most daylight as possible.
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Floor ! Luminaires Eventually the sun will go down and then what? Floor lamps are practical and function because of the length they bring to a space. They allow larger s p a c e s t o b e illuminated versus table lamps because of the height and the reflection off the walls. This also can relate to their typicla location in a corner or against a wall. http://haroldslighting.xolights.com/floor-lamp/ SKU-13KG0?callingPage=CatalogBrowse&ut=W
Table Lamps 17
A great way to achieve balance in a room is through a use of lighting, specifically table lighting. These lamps range in size allowing them to be utilized on bookends, mantles, and of course, table ends. http://www.dwellingsbydevore.com/2011/04/master.html
Task Lighting 18
Task lighting is functional and decorative. Kitchens, desks, and bathroom spaces are all, prime examples of “task lit areas� that are used regularly and require well lit lit sources.
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Neutral 20
A neutral room will automatically calm a space and further the relaxed atmosphere. A neutral palette can be used in any space in a h o m e because they work well anywhere.
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Monochromatic 21
If a neutral room is too plain jane for you, add that anomaly of color to really add o your space! Just the right amount of accent colors can really add interest. And all dependent on what you want the space to feel, the right touch of color can say a million words.
http://californiahomedesign.com/inspiration/somewhere-over-rainbow-monochromatic-roomsevery-color/slide/7145
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http://www.southshoredecoratingblog.com/
The phrase, “opposites attract” may not apply to everything or everyone, but when applied to color, it’s t h e t r u t h ! Complimentary colors are directly across from one another on the color wheel, and using a variety of these hues in one room can be exciting, stimulating and is a great way to really personalize a space.
Analogous 23
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If you’re not as calm as neutral tones, or not as bold as a complimentary color scheme, you fall in the middle ground. The analogous scheme allows you to use adjacent colors on the wheel that build in whichever gradation of tone you prefer. With this scheme, you can utilizes the hues and tones to really round out the color in your space.
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SPACE
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Positive Space
http://www.jbmarchitect.com/#/apartments/0018
Positive space refers to all of the three dimensional objects that take up space in the room. The cabinetry and the sink are examples of positive spaces because all of these elements within the the r o o m c a n contain thing ( n e g a t i v e spaces).
Negative Space 26
Negative space signifies the space in a room that is not being taken up by something, typically. The walkway into a room and anything that an object in the room can hold. Here, contents in the cabinets, the walkway, and the sink depict negative spaces because they do not contain anything and are left open.
http://www.jbmarchitect.com/#/apartments/0018
Crowding Territoriality 27
Different rooms serve different purposes; some are meant to be more open; i.e. foyers and kitchens. Other spaces are more meat for show that are rarely used. In a home, people can become highly territorial over specific spaces and limit access into rooms.
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/alexa_hampton/ hampton_slideshow_022007#slide=8
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Shape
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Every concept, theme and pattern must all begin somewhere, and most of the time ideas are inspired by nature. In specific patters you can tell they are biomorphic, or natural shapes because no one organic shape if alike.
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Geometrically Inclined 30
Windows are made up of a series of geometric shapes, typically squares. These smaller squares then make up one large square that forms a window.
http://driftwood-interiors.blogspot.com/2010/06/is-this-australias-perfect-house.html
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Dynamic shapes bring continuous fluidity and variety to an environment.
http://modernhomesinterior.com/modern-minimalist-residential-homes.html
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Form
Abstract 33
Abstract forms usually appear as focal points, or points of interest in a room because of the unusual appeal they typically carry.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisemmert/3746350378/
Non-Objective 34
Forms are three dimensional, and non objective f o r m s a r e compiled from the natural fluidity that organic forms provoke and produce an abstract structure.
http://whippedstyle.com/2011/08/15/homestyle-mid-centurymodern-etsy-finds/
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Natural Natural, organic forms can be characterized by loose lines that have no geometrically defined shape. The fluidity of natural forms can also break up the repetition of geometric shape sand forms in the room while balancing nicely.
http://www.metronomegazette.com/2013/10/organicform-blown-glass-pendant-lights.html
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! Principles! of ! Design
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Balance
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Visual ! Symmetry
When a room entails visual symmetry, there is a distinct symmetrical appearance of the arrangement of the room.
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Structural ! Symmetry Vertical and horizontal lines play a large part in the structure of any room, and can contribute to the symmetry the space holds. Windows are built into the space and play a large role in the structural symmetry of the environment.
Visual Asymmetry 40
Adding asymmetrical elements to your space can add interest and break up the repetitious nature of having everything balanced.
Visual Radial Symmetry 41
Radial symmetry helps to unite spaces. Round tables and circular seating arrangements are great ways to achieve this in your home. Rugs with focal points are also subtle ways to unite any space.
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Harmony
Unity Through Shape 43
Here in this modern kitchen, rectangles and block shapes are used throughout the space. This helps to unify the space because of the repeated similar shapes.
http://www.rugsandblinds.com/unite-diversity-within-your-home-with-transitional-rugs.aspx
Color is the ultimate way to bring unity to a space. The variety of tones and hues that can be added to space ties in the color scheme of the room as a whole.
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Unity! Through! Color
Unity Through Repetition 45
The repetition of any object throughout a space will always unify the space because of the continuation of similar objects.
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Variety Though Color
A use of a variety of color in a room will convey a sense of harmony because the colors will fall under a color scheme and will accent the room appropriately.
Variety Through Materials 47
A variety in materials will balance your space. Carpets and furniture pieces are prime ways to achieve an harmonious balance through materials
http://www.beingbrazen.com/2010/10/bright-eclectic-living-room.html
Variety Through Furniture 48
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dynamic-duos-perfect-furniture-pairs-172052
A variety of furniture can complete a room. Book cases, couches, etc can fill the room and serve a purpose. Addition of furniture pieces will also add more interest to the defined space,.
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Visual Focal Point
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Elegant lighting fixtures can be beautiful and simple ways to add a focal point, or point of interest to your room.
Structural Focal Point 51
Fireplaces emanates strength and warmth, and can become immediate focal points to any room. The structure of the element is what allows it to have such an appeal.
http://foter.com/living-room-furniture/
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Massing
Actual Density
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http://newdealfurniture.com/products/FairmontDesigns/fmtd/d367903.html
Actual density is something you can actually sit on, it has no holes and is a solid form. Couches and chair are good representative examples of actual density because without the solid potion of the chair and couch we would all fall through!
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Optical Density
http://www.organized-design.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-02T04:09:00-06:00&max-results=7
Optical density refers to empty space that can be filled. Shelves, bookcases, and end tables are examples of optical density in home furnishings.
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Climactic Rhythm 56
Climactic rhythm can be interpreted as a “busy� design. At first glance it appears there is a variety discombobulating items in a room, but there is a method to the madness; and indeed there is a methodic pattern and design in the underlay.
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By definition, rhythm is naturally repetitious. Therefore repetitive rhythm is just t h e continuation of a design in a rhythmic fashion.
Repetitive! Rhythm
Transitional/Flowing 58
Transitional R h y t h m means there is no break i n t h e design. In some way, there is a continual element throughout the entire space and will continue to other spaces
The same t y p e o f flooring used in multiple rooms and c r o w n molding can b e s t demonstrate transitional design.
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Objects in Proportion with 60
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http://www.amazinginteriordesign.com/10-ingenious-ideas-small-space-interiors/
To get the most out of your space, make sure that your furniture pieces and other accents are in direct relationship to the size of your room. Fulfill your environment!
Objects not in Proportion with Space 61
Spaces tend to feel unproportioned when the space seems unfulfilled or when objects are not to size.
This space has a lot more developing to do. The optical density of this couch frame makes the room feel very disproportionate.
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Scale
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Human Scale
Human scale allows us to have a guide of what sizes to manufacture furniture and how to proportionate spaces. The human scale is built for the average person, and by standard that is 5ft tall.
http://www.homeandgardendesignideas.com/ideas/peg-42892
Symbolic Scale 64
To best explain symbolic scale, imagine a scaled model of any building or space. Every model is built to scale and specifically represents the real use of the environment,
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References 65
Pictures taken by the Author, Scarlett Salter: Pages: 1 (First and middle picture), 2, 6, 7, 17, 37, 38, 39, 40, 44, 49, 57, 60, 61. All other pictures are cited at the bottom of each picture.