Lesson #5 Patterns and Color continued~~~~

PATTERNS PLACEMENT AND DESIGN

WALLS

• will they be patterned or solid
• small pattern or large
• will it be placed above or below a chair rail

FLOORS

• will they be patterned or solid
• is the floor space large or small
• will there be multiple patterns on rugs, or one as is carpet color

UPHOLSTERY

• will it be patterned or solid
• how large is the piece of furniture, where is it placed
• will it match the other pieces, the walls, identical or coordinate

ACCESSORIES

• will they be mostly accents or fillers
• solids or patterned
• do they carry the color alone

WINDOW TREATMENTS

• style of the treatment
• solid or patterned
• do they blend in or stand out

1. COLOR -the appearance of an object the eye receives when light is reflected from it
2. HUE- The more accurate description of a color by referring to its relationship to its adjacent color.
3. VALUE- How light or dark a color appears (dark blue vs light blue)
4. INTENSITY- How bright or dull a color appears (bright blue vs dull blue)
5. SHADE- A fashion descriptive term including all 3 qualities of color, hue, value & intensity

Colors and hues have certain characteristics known as values, intensities, shades, etc... Strong contrasts of the value or intensity of a color will either work to your advantage or disadvantage. Remember that a sharp contrast in value (light blue to dark blue) or intensity (bright blue to dull blue) will attract the eye. In a very large room, contrasts work well, but in a smaller room, a great deal of contrast will affect it differently. A proper balance of value and intensity (for example: all light, all medium, all dark) will work better and provide your room with a more pleasing aesthetic value.

All of these things play key roles in making a room "feel" better. As well as being more pleasing to the eye. But keep in mind the style of a room plays a bigger factor in working with these elements as well. Also, cool colors vs warm colors...

Tomorrow the secret of good shelving design and the secret the designers don't want you to know....