As we near the end of our Elements and Principle series, we come to an element that is especially essential in interior design. Lighting, of course, is what allows us to see the spaces in which we live. How we approach lighting within a space is crucial – and affects how the viewer perceives the […]
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August 15, 2016
Last month, in our 6th installment of the L/E Journal’s Elements & Principles of Design series, we explored how color can powerfully transform a composition in design. Today, we’re taking a closer look at lines – how they affect our perception of a room, and how they help to delineate different spaces and shapes. Different […]
July 12, 2016
While some of the elements and principles of design are harder to discern, color is one that people of all ages easily recognize and appreciate. From the time we can form words, we’re asked, “What’s your favorite color?” Because of this, it seems we’re trained from childhood to notice color before anything else. We might […]
June 6, 2016
Today, as we near the halfway mark of this series on the elements and principles of design, we’re expanding our perspectives thanks to the very talented Vicente Wolf, whose incredible design portfolio has been recognized globally. In Wolf’s recently published book, “The Four Elements of Design,” he delves into his belief that the classical elements […]
May 10, 2016
Last month, we talked about how rhythm plays a role in design. Today, we’re contemplating the importance of texture and pattern as we pull together several schemes for clients. When selecting fabrics, texture and pattern are at the forefront of every designer’s mind. How we see texture depends on several factors – like lighting and […]