Stars Stripes
Geometric patterns in contrast with floral designs create arresting interiors
All forms are derived from geometry. The use of geometry is oriented to the space available and the individual preference of the user. Various geometric patterns like circles, squares, rectangular shapes and designs are widely used in contemporary homes. It could be symmetrical geometry or asymmetrical geometry.
A curved line is geometry while a curved line repeating itself in a particular form will give a different design. Two circles merging with each other would give another form or design. The same designs can give a different look keeping in mind different spaces. While designing your interiors, keep in mind the availability of the space and play with geometrical designs and floral patterns to achieve an effective contrast.
The trend these days is to experiment with geometrical shapes and to contrast it with floral patterns. For instance, the sofas and other main pieces in a home are geometrical in shape. The use of artificial flowers allows for a break in the geometrical pattern.
The living room sofas can have a floral back while the plain colour from the background of the floral pattern can be used on the seat and hands. The use of geometric shapes, whether in cushions, in curtains in the form of checks or stripes, allow for more vibrant colours like yellow, orange, red and green as against floral patterns, which allow for only softer colours.
Colour is an important decorating tool which has the power to change the shape and look of the room. Checks, stripes and other geometric designs can dramatically brighten up a room, while floral patterns can give it a pleasing look.
Though the walls should be coloured light, the furniture and the upholstery can be painted in bright and vibrant colours. Consider small checks, plaids and stripes as co-ordinates. Remember that the main trick is blending patterns within the decor and to use them in different scales.
From a visual standpoint, stripes can create an illusion. A vertically striped wallpaper in a room can make the room look taller while stripes that run horizontally, will gives the illusion of wider spaces, which is sometimes ideal in very large rooms. Large stripes in a small space may be too much, just as narrow stripes in a large room. One has to hence decide and understand the basic structure of the house before experimenting.
The furniture should be sleek, lowlevel and kept to a bare minimum. Choose furniture that is straight-lined and match the interiors of your room. Steel furniture goes well with contemporary design while being available in various geometric shapes. Round and square tables are common.
The use of lampshades adds to the decor of the room and these are available in not only different shapes but in a variety of colours and with an assortment of embellishments.
Courtesy:- TOI dt:- 05-09-2009
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