7 Elements of Interior Design Series: Part 1 – Understanding ‘Space’.

In this 7-part series we explore the seven elements of interior design, starting with ‘Space’. Developing a basic understanding of the 7 elements of interior design as a real estate photographer assists you in easily identifying the elements (within an interior or exterior space) in which you can work with to create a more visually striking composition.

Space is the foundational aspect of any interior as it is simply the physical three-dimensional area between the length, width, and height of a room.

You should aim to achieve a balance between the positive and negative space within the room by having furniture and décor in the positive space and keeping a distance between them to create negative space.

The balance between negative and positive space avoids a feeling of ‘emptiness’ in one extreme and ‘over-cluttering’ in the other. You should consider the location of traffic paths within the room, and the size and height of the furniture when trying to achieve your desired outcome.

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If you are going for a minimalist ‘feel’ you should have more negative space than positive and the opposite for a maximalist design.     

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