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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.
r h y t h m
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
d
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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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