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rhythmi n i n t e r i o r d e s i g n


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Is an attribute of any object that is marked by a systematic recurrence of elements having

recognizable relationships between them.

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visual rhythm

Visual Rhythm is created when colors, lines or

forms are used in a consistent pattern. Visual

rhythm makes the eye move much like rhythm

in music makes our bodies want to move.Rhythm can be achieved in two ways:

r e p e t i t i o n

c o n t r a s t


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c o n t r a s t

Rhythm is created by placing

opposing objects, colors, or

textures next to each other.

Eg: black against white ,dark

against light ,soft against hard

r e p e t i t i o n

Rhythm is created by the repetition of a

pattern, a color, or an object.


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Repetition of dimensions

Repetition of shapes

Repetition of differences

The units can vary

size

shape

types of rhythm


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k inds of rhythm

Defined and closed

Repetition of size or shape

Changing the size or shape at the end

Indefined and open


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Rhythm of l ines

Rhythm of l ines in mot ion

Change the radius of the curvature

Variation of linear length or curvature
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Rhythm of inter ior spaces

Rhythm of exter ior spaces

Changing heights widths

and setbacks

Variety of effects

Sense of motion or direction


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In interior design, rhythm is all about visual pattern repetition. Rhythm is defined as

continuity, recurrence or organized movement. Repetition, progression, transition and

contrast will impart a sense of movement to the space, leading the eye from one design

element to another.

rhythm in inter ior des ign

R e p e t i t i o n

is the use of the same element

more than once throughout a space. Thiscan be achieved by repetition of a pattern,

color, texture, line, or any other element, or

even more than one element.


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R e p e t i t i o n o f e l e m e n t s


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R e p e t i t i o n o f c o l o u r s


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R e p e t i t i o n o f l i n e s


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R e p e t i t i o n o f m a t e r i a l s


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R e p e t i t i o n o f p a t t e r n


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R e p e t i t i o n o f t e x t u r e

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G r a d a t i o n

Completed by increasing or decreasing one or more qualities. It suggests an onward

motion by successive changes toward a goal

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T r a n s i t i o n

Leads the eye in a gentle, continuous, uninterrupted visual flow from one area to

another or object to another. Curved lines are sign of transition.

R d i i


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R a d i a t i o n

All parts of a composition are balanced and repeated around a center.

On a smaller scale, radiation can be seen in furniture forms in a circular grouping.

O i t i


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O p p o s i t i o n

The direct placement of forms or colors to create an abrupt change.


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A l t e r n a t i o n

is the sequence of two or more components by which the eye can follow a rhythmic

pattern.


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P r o g r e s s i o n

is seen in shapes progressing from large to small, short to tall, etc. A collection of

different-size boxes or glass bottles are accessory items that can create rhythm by progression.


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C o n t r a s t It is an abrupt change that forms interesting, repetitive rhythm.

Contrast can be seen in patterns - open/closed, busy/plain, light/dark combinations.

h h i i i i l i


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In architecture, rhythm can be seen not only in the surface patterns and decoration, but in the

pace of interior spatial progressions.

The following floor plan illustrates rhythmic interaction in the public spaces of a residence.

rhythm in inter ior spat ia l progress ion


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Starting at the foyer, moving up the curved stairs to a hall, then into the great room, the vertical

axis demonstrates an ABArhythm. It is important to understand that this a spatial rhythm. The

two A spaces are large, with higher ceilings and a change in floor levels; the B space is

relatively narrow, compressed with a lower ceiling. One could extend this idea of rhythm to the

exterior spaces as well. At the covered patio in the rear and to the covered entry outside the

foyer. Since these are both relatively expansive spaces the rhythm could be described as AABAA.


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A minor rhythm, DCBCDruns perpendicular to the main rhythm. The two rhythms cross at B.

The second rhythmic sequence is counterpoint borrowing another musical concept. The D

spaces are minor vestibules to the childrens bedrooms on the left and the master suite on the

right. Though rhythm is repetitive, it is not necessarily about symmetry. The two As are not

identical; theyre simply similar in quality. The same with the two D spaces.


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