In interior design, we have basic principles that we must follow to create appealing spaces principles as emphasis, proportion, balance, or contrast. these are the key to create an amazing home. we want to teach you three fundamental design principles and how to incorporate them in your space easily using common elements. this is for the design lovers, we’re glad to have you here in our another new design lesson!

Interior Design Pro Tip 1 - Emphasis

The first trick to making your spaces look like a professional design them is to use the design principle of emphasis. this principle is commonly known as focal points or accent points. if you want to achieve an attractive and effective design, your goal should be to have coexisting dominant and secondary elements. drawing attention to your interior. to pick the element or area to be emphasized analyze and determine which area or point is more visually striking, then think about highlighting this area or particular element. let's see different and easy ways to use this design principle as professional designers. 

Ideas To Create a Bold Statement

• Accent Wall - paint a wall in a color that stands out and contrasts with your decoration and furniture. this is a quick and easy way to transform a space. and keep in mind your color palette to choose a paint color that impacts your interior by its contrast or saturation. 

• Wallpaper - add wallpaper. cover a wall with wallpaper that provides color texture and movement. make it pop, a focal point or emphasized areas help to create drama and interest in space while creating an unforgettable first impression.

• Wall Art - use art artwork and mirrors are excellent to draw the user's attention. if it’s living room decor, you should think about the scale. make sure to use artwork or a mirror big enough for the wall you hang and the elements surrounding it. and obviously, highlight your artwork by adding accent light. the accent light will help to emphasize even more your focal point. 

• Statement Piece - another way to create interest in your interior is by adding a statement piece. large furniture or flashy pieces serve as good focal points. a large sofa in a contrasting color or a couple of accent chairs in a vibrant color will immediately add character to the room. this interesting point will help you draw tension and create flow in your interior - one of the best designer secrets. 

Interior Design Pro Tip 2 - Color & Proportion

A color palette must have harmony and must be balanced. as designers, we plan our color palette, select neutral tones and accent colors in most cases. we use neutrals as a backdrop for decoration since neutral gives us versatility and makes it easy to use the things we already have at home. make combinations and change or add something in the future to refresh the space using the accent colors. on the other hand, accent colors add what makes our interiors pop. they are necessary to add interest in our focal points, to highlight certain characteristics. to choose and balance our colors, designers use a rule to make sure the colors are proportionated to our space and each other. this rule is called the 60-30-10 rule. 60% is the overall color of the room, this usually includes the color of your walls large furniture rugs, and other big pieces. ideally, this 60% must be a neutral color that serves as the base and background of your decoration. so first, pick your neutral. the 30% of the room is a secondary color, it will support the dominant color must be different enough to give interest to space, these usually include medium pieces such as accent chairs or some walls or rocks. the other 10% is your accent color. this can be a bold or vibrant color. its tone will depend on the style and mood you are looking for, but something sure is that color must stand out in this space. in this 10%, you must include your patterns. to incorporate the accent colors include small pieces such as cushions, artwork, and accessories. this proportion will ensure that the composition is balanced. making it pleasant to your eyes. 

Interior Design Pro Tip 3 - Textures

The third designer's secret is to add different textures to the room. textures are one of the most important elements in interior design, because it adds dimension and character to the room, enhancing its appearance and feel. texture help to keep a space from feeling flat or one-dimensional. each object in the space has its texture. the key is to obtain a perfect blend of textures from all the objects in the space. there are multiple ways to add texture to any room that adds visual interest to your decor.

Ideas To Add Texture

• Layering Fabrics - layering contrasting textures is key in interior design, because it provides balance in the composition. if you have a monochromatic scheme, interrupt the consistency by adding fabrics in the room. some ideas could be: put your sofa with a throw blanket in different materials of your sofa; add an armchair in a contrasting texture or pattern; add a texture through the curtains or add a texture rug and cushions. when selecting the texture for each fabric, think about if it creates contrast with the nearby textures.

• Accessories - another excellent way to add texture in an instant is by incorporating decor pieces such as vases, baskets, trays, or candle holders. it's important to see around, to pick a contrasting texture with existing in your space. for example, if you have a wooden wall covering don't add a wooden decor element, instead add a candle holder in gold and marble or a matte black base. to create visual interest contrasting textures are essentials.

• Flowers & Plants - another great way to add texture to your interior is by adding flowers and plants. the best part of adding plants is that it doesn't matter what your interior design style is. plants go well with all interiors and moods. add a plant to decorate your credenza, a bunch of fresh flowers to add texture to your coffee table, or a tall plant to decorate an empty corner. 

The design principles are essentials to create amazing spaces and they are very easy to include in your design.