Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Scaling Concepts

It's been a while since we spoke about design over here due to some crazy work schedules. Well, today we're re-taking our conversation and talk about those concepts that help us organize lines and forms. The first of those concepts are size and scale.


Size can be absolute or relative. It is absolute when you compare a cake next to a cupcake in which one is noticeably bigger than the other. In the case of relative is when you compare two large things that one seems to be larger than the other because of the arrangement of its components or its configuration in a space as a whole... it's more a matter of perception.


Scale is the relative size of an object in proportion to other objects and human beings. Scaling is extremely important because it is the concept that makes things look like they belong together by either balancing them or by creating contrasts. For example, large spaces benefit from objects that complement their large scale and make them look grandiose and complete.


The trick is to learn how to use these concepts to create the right impact on people when they enter a room, see an add for a product on the street or how to upholster a chair with a patterned fabric so it looks good. Next week we'll combine today's concepts with another called proportion... see you then!

Have a nice one!

12 comments:

  1. I love that your sharing your wealth of design knowledge. We just moved to a place with high ceilings and I need help decorating it to maximize the look. I'm gonna bookmark this post for sure.

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  2. Love scale. I like dramatic scales as well, so cool :)) xx

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  3. I really love your design posts! Keep them coming please!

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  4. I just moved to a new house and I find this to be very helpful as I attempt to decorate. I look forward to your upcoming tips!

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  5. Love this- I need to think more about this when I'm redoing my bedroom. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  6. This is tough to master for me but when I see it done right...I am always wow'ed

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  7. Your design posts are always so interesting! thanks for sharing and thanks for your wishes for my wedding :)

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  8. gorgeous photos - makes me want to redecorate/redo my place asap!

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  9. I do like the scale of the pattern in the floor on the last pic

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