The Elements of Art as Used in Designing Your Home

May 8, 2012 in Art

In designing your home, it is indeed appropriate to consider the basic elements of Art in design. These elements of art are the line, the form, the color and the texture.

The elements of line in design can establish illusion to the viewers. Lines in vertical position might provide illusion of height as well as it suggest dignity and strenght. The Horizontal line might also provide with the illusion of width in the design as well as rest and quiteness. On the other hand, curved line in design could act as a transition between the horizontal and the vertical lines.

The elements of form in a design is the mass that is enclosed. In designing a form, one must remember that the form of the objects to be designed should coincide with the object’s purpose. The form of the design should be adjusted based on the purpose of the object; following he motto of the modern art “form follows function”.

The elements of texture in the design projects finess or roughness of an object. Designing the house with the use of the textures depends upon the individual to individual. Some people wanted to have smooth design while others like to have rough. Accordingly, the combination of smooth, moderate or rough texture provides interesting visual effect.

The elements of color in the design is an important thing. It is considered as the most interesting as well as the most exciting elements in the design. Color gives life to the design as well as it makes the design more appealing in the viewer’s eyes.