Blog #8- Emphasis, Contrast, and Detail

 This week we talked about Emphasis, Contrast, and Details:

First, we talked about Emphasis:

  • Emphasis can be brought out through different aspects including
    • Texture
    • Lighting
    • Furniture
    • View
    • Architectural details
  • Emphasis brings some drama, balance, and personality to a home or space
  • Emphasis is the purposeful development of focal points and establishes a hierarchy within the space

  • It also determines how viewers perceive or feel about a space. 
Next, we covered Contrast:
  • Cohesiveness is important but not so much that everything blends in 
  • Contrast adds balance
  • Should be achieved by two or more elements of opposing characteristics in a space
  • Creates Visual interest

    • Finally, we talked through different things that are considered details and said that they were the "icing on the cake" in a design. 



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