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Last time I talked about Balance. The next principle on the list is Rhythm. Everyone is familiar with rhythm as it pertains to music, but what does it mean in relation to interior design?

Rhythm

Rhythm is defined as continuity, recurrence or organized movement. To achieve these themes in a design, you need to think about repetition, progression, transition and contrast. Using these mechanisms will impart a sense of movement to your space, leading the eye from one design element to another. This visual journey around the room should give the viewer a cohesive sense of your design, personality, and taste (among other goals, which I’ll cover in another post).

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Let’s get back to basics, shall we? So many design resources jump right into picking the right color for your space. Of course, color is vitally important to the overall design. But I haven’t seen many resources online that really start at the beginning. This series of articles will summarize the five principles of interior design that all designers learn in Interior Design 101. These are the first stepping stones to great design!

The 5 principles are:

1. Balance
2. Rhythm
3. Scale & Proportion
4. Emphasis
5. Harmony

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I thought I would kick off this blog by paying homage to some of my favorite design-related web sites. Here they are, in no particular order, with details about why they rock!

Apartment Therapy

NYC will always be at the heart of design. Anything and everything begins and ends there. It follows that lots of folks want to live there, and end up paying big prices for small spaces. This site follows trends in modern design and offers great advice for those living in tight quarters. Keep reading →