Questions and Answers
To add a sense of calm to a room, a designer could use what kind of lines?
Horizontal
What kind of scheme uses a bright hue in a neutral scheme to provide contrast?
Accented neutral
Orange, which is less aggressive than red, can make a person feel all of the following except:
What is the best example of symmetrical balance?
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When preparing a presentation board for a potential client, a designer will need:
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Which is NOT an example of gradation in design?
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What was Carla's color decision based upon?
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To achieve a pleasing proportion, a coffee table placed in front of a 9-foot sofa should be how many feet long?
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Which color scheme is not suitable for rooms with a northern exposure?
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Which is the best example of asymmetrical balance?
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What colors can be used to make the family room appear larger and warmer as well as unified?
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What is an important consideration when selecting a color scheme for a bedroom?
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What line suggests action, movement, and excitement?
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These other two colors were chosen based on what factor?
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Which is NOT an example of radiation?
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Which is an example of rhythm-achieved repetition?
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What color scheme uses tints and shades of one hue?
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What element of design is affected by the number and size of forms in it?
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Which statement does NOT refer to scale in a room?
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What is the best definition of the principles of design?
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What is not true about the use of line?
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What element of design gives direction?
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Blues, greens, and violets are what type of colors?
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How can a specific hue become dominant in a color scheme?
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Study Notes
Key Interior Design Concepts
- Horizontal Lines: Create a sense of calmness in a room, as they are associated with stability and tranquility.
- Accented Neutral Scheme: Employs a bright color within a neutral color palette to create visual contrast and interest.
Emotional Responses to Colors
- Orange: Considered less aggressive than red; it can evoke warmth, cheerfulness, and energy, but does not typically induce feelings of nervousness.
Balance in Design
- Symmetrical Balance: Exemplified by matching chairs placed on either side of a window, creating visual harmony and order.
- Asymmetrical Balance: Illustrated by a blue chair paired with a blue-green floral sofa, offering a more dynamic arrangement while still being visually balanced.
Presentation Essentials
- When preparing a presentation board, designers should include samples of paint, wallpaper, flooring, and fabrics relevant to the project.
Design Elements and Principles
- Gradation: Not represented by lines that maintain a constant thickness, which fails to convey a smooth transition of color or texture.
- Lighting Considerations: The type and quantity of lighting available significantly influence the selection of the color scheme for a bedroom.
Color Choices and Effects
- Color Inspiration: Carla's yellow-orange kitchen color choice was inspired by the hues present in her Italian pottery.
- Color for Northern Exposure: Tints and shades of blue are unsuitable for rooms receiving northern light, which may amplify coolness in the space.
- Creating Warmth: In a northeast-facing family room, using daisy yellow and cream colors can enhance the sense of warmth and spaciousness.
Design Vocabulary
- Diagonal Lines: Convey movement, action, and excitement within a space.
- Accent Colors: In a living room with dominant blue-green, red and orange accessories provide contrast based on their relationship to the primary color.
Definitions in Design Psychology
- Monochromatic Color Scheme: Utilizes various tints and shades of a single color to achieve depth without overwhelming the space.
- Space in Design: Significantly influenced by the number and size of forms, affecting the overall composition and interaction within the area.
Principles of Design
- Relationship of Objects: Refers to how items relate to each other and how they integrate into the overall design concept.
- Line in Design: Serves as a guiding element, directing the viewer's attention and defining shapes within the composition.
Color Temperature
- Cool Colors: Blues, greens, and violets are categorized as cool colors, often associated with calmness and tranquility.
Dominance in Color Scheme
- Achieving Dominance: A specific color can dominate a room's palette by applying varying tints and shades of that hue uniformly throughout the design.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts in interior design with these review questions. Explore terms related to color schemes, line usage, and emotional impacts of design elements. Perfect for students studying interior design or enthusiasts looking to refine their skills.
