{"id":57856,"date":"2022-07-25T16:45:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T20:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/?p=57856"},"modified":"2025-10-29T09:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:46:47","slug":"interior-design-principles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/interior-design-principles\/","title":{"rendered":"7+ Interior Design Principles Crucial to Stylish Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-transitional-living-room-with-statement-built-ins-by-Decorilla-designer-Molly-I-1024x683.jpg?width=900\" alt=\"Modern transitional living room with statement built-ins by Decorilla designer, Molly I.\" class=\"wp-image-335302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-transitional-living-room-with-statement-built-ins-by-Decorilla-designer-Molly-I-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-transitional-living-room-with-statement-built-ins-by-Decorilla-designer-Molly-I-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-transitional-living-room-with-statement-built-ins-by-Decorilla-designer-Molly-I-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Modern-transitional-living-room-with-statement-built-ins-by-Decorilla-designer-Molly-I.jpg 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern transitional living room with statement built-ins by Decorilla designer, Molly I.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jaw-dropping interiors have a way of looking effortless. Surely they\u2019re the result of intuition and talent. Right? In part, it can be true, but interior design relies on a world more than whims and good fortune. In fact, beautiful spaces are the result of the interworking of basic interior design principles, rules, and elements. Read on as we delve into the secret ingredients that makes spaces come alive!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Elements and Principles of Interior Design&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Proportion-in-interior-design-Joyce-R..jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-58467\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Proportion-in-interior-design-Joyce-R..jpeg\" alt=\"Proportion in interior design - Joyce R.\" class=\"wp-image-58467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Proportion-in-interior-design-Joyce-R..jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Proportion-in-interior-design-Joyce-R.-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Proportion-in-interior-design-Joyce-R.-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Proportion-in-interior-design-Joyce-R.-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balanced proportion in open living interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap1\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Joyce R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A great idea is a sound starting point for a beautiful space. However, it\u2019s the elements and principles of interior design that bring it together. Similarly, a good eye goes far, but harmony in interior design makes a house feel like home.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-unity-in-interior-design-Meral-Y.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-58468\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-unity-in-interior-design-Meral-Y.jpeg\" alt=\"Harmony and unity in interior design - Meral Y\" class=\"wp-image-58468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-unity-in-interior-design-Meral-Y.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-unity-in-interior-design-Meral-Y-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-unity-in-interior-design-Meral-Y-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-unity-in-interior-design-Meral-Y-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior design principles in practice &#8211; an open concept by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap2\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Meral Y.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the first things students learn in&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/interior-design-schools\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-interiordesignschools\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">interior design schools<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;is that design foundations matter. They are the building blocks and tools behind a successfully constructed environment. Design elements serve as the most basic building blocks, while interior design principles form the tools.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #940638;\">Need help mastering the principles of interior design in your home? Then, schedule your <a style=\"color: #940638;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/start?from=blog-principlesofinteriordesign-redtext\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Free Interior Design Consultation<\/span><\/a> to get started with an expert today!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Basic Interior Design Elements&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57932\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-a-kitchen-interior-design-Shasta-P-1.jpg\" alt=\"Contrast in a kitchen interior design - Shasta P\" class=\"wp-image-57932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-a-kitchen-interior-design-Shasta-P-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-a-kitchen-interior-design-Shasta-P-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-a-kitchen-interior-design-Shasta-P-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-a-kitchen-interior-design-Shasta-P-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monochrome contrast in a kitchen interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap3\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Shasta P.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Space&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">refers to the volume and area within a room or structure\u2019s boundary. This inner dimension includes the space\u2019s width and height.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Line&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or curved. Lines in furniture, d\u00e9cor, and architectural details add a feeling of direction. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Light&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is natural or artificial, and a designer needs to use both to create a functional and pleasant environment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shape&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is the 2D or 3D form of an object or design. With the help of light, designers can change the perception of an object\u2019s shape and size.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-58470\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1976\" height=\"1316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B.jpg\" alt=\"Basic interior design rules - Mariana B\" class=\"wp-image-58470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B.jpg 1976w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Mariana-B-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1976px) 100vw, 1976px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Basic interior design rules example by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap4\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> interior designer,&nbsp; Mariana B.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Texture&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">relates to our tactile sense. Anything we can touch has a texture, whether smooth or rough. Different textures impact the look and feel of an interior as well as its acoustics.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pattern&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">refers to graphics or motifs that can add visual texture to a design.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Color&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">can change an object\u2019s perceived shape and size. It can also alter the mood and air of an interior. In fact, colors make the interior design world go round.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Core Interior Design Principles&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57924\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Kristina-B.jpg\" alt=\"Interior design principles -Kristina B\" class=\"wp-image-57924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Kristina-B.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Kristina-B-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Kristina-B-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Kristina-B-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unity in an interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap5\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Kristina B.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;ve ever wondered, \u2018<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">what is interior design<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">?\u2019 you&#8217;re not alone. Simply put, it\u2019s the science and art of crafting breathtaking and functional environments. It&#8217;s true: creating beautiful spaces takes study and practice. That said, you&#8217;re one step closer once you know the most basic interior design rules.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Balance<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1028\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-balance-in-interior-design-Martyn-Lawrence.jpg\" alt=\"Harmony and balance in interior design - Martyn Lawrence\" class=\"wp-image-57905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-balance-in-interior-design-Martyn-Lawrence.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-balance-in-interior-design-Martyn-Lawrence-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-balance-in-interior-design-Martyn-Lawrence-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-and-balance-in-interior-design-Martyn-Lawrence-768x587.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1028px) 100vw, 1028px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The balance of an interior is easy to pick up. When it\u2019s there, it feels good to be in the space. When it\u2019s not, it feels uncomfortable. On the whole, it comes down to the arrangement of objects within an interior \u2013 or exterior.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Balance also relies on all the other principles of interior design \u2013 from proportion to texture and color. That said, designers can achieve different types of balance using the design elements.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Symmetrical Balance<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57918\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unity-and-balance-in-interior-design-Iulia-.jpg\" alt=\"Unity and balance in interior design - Iulia\" class=\"wp-image-57918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unity-and-balance-in-interior-design-Iulia-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unity-and-balance-in-interior-design-Iulia--300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unity-and-balance-in-interior-design-Iulia--1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unity-and-balance-in-interior-design-Iulia--768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unity and formal balance in a lounge interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap6\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Iulia B.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A room with a mirrored arrangement shows symmetrical balance. This setting also creates a formal atmosphere. Additionally, the echo of elements, like pattern and shape, can increase feelings of stability and grandeur.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Asymmetrical Balance<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57926\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Drew-F.jpg\" alt=\"Harmony in interior design - Drew F\" class=\"wp-image-57926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Drew-F.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Drew-F-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Drew-F-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Drew-F-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balance in interior design scale by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap7\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Drew F.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instead of repeating objects, an asymmetrical setup relies on the visual weight of interior design elements. In other words, different items with the same perceived mass feature on opposite parts of a room. It results in an informal, balanced space.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Radial Balance<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Radial-balance-in-a-dining-room-one-of-the-interior-design-principles-Melissa-T.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-58471\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Radial-balance-in-a-dining-room-one-of-the-interior-design-principles-Melissa-T.jpeg\" alt=\"Radial balance in a dining room - one of the interior design principles - Melissa T\" class=\"wp-image-58471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Radial-balance-in-a-dining-room-one-of-the-interior-design-principles-Melissa-T.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Radial-balance-in-a-dining-room-one-of-the-interior-design-principles-Melissa-T-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Radial-balance-in-a-dining-room-one-of-the-interior-design-principles-Melissa-T-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Radial-balance-in-a-dining-room-one-of-the-interior-design-principles-Melissa-T-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Design balanced in interior design principles by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap8\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Melissa T.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Radial balance refers to an arrangement set around a central point. In essence, d\u00e9cor and furniture radiate from an anchor point, like a round dining table or coffee table. Such a setting highlights the midpoint above all else.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-design-process?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-HIWbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Online-interior-design-services-how-it-works-1.gif\" alt=\"Online interior design services - how it works\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Rhythm &amp; Repetition&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rhythm-and-repetition-as-basic-design-rules-Casey-H.jpg\" alt=\"Rhythm and repetition as basic design rules - Casey H\" class=\"wp-image-57914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rhythm-and-repetition-as-basic-design-rules-Casey-H.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rhythm-and-repetition-as-basic-design-rules-Casey-H-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rhythm-and-repetition-as-basic-design-rules-Casey-H-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rhythm-and-repetition-as-basic-design-rules-Casey-H-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Basic design rules in practice in a kitchen by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap9\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Casey H.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Repetition of visual elements, like line and color, can create rhythm. It\u2019s a way for interior designers to lead our eyes from one item to the next. Plus, it can aid balance and affect our perception of the interior design scale.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Elements-and-principles-of-interior-design-amphasis-Style-by-Emily.jpg\" alt=\"Elements and principles of interior design - amphasis - Style by Emily\" class=\"wp-image-57904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Elements-and-principles-of-interior-design-amphasis-Style-by-Emily.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Elements-and-principles-of-interior-design-amphasis-Style-by-Emily-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Elements-and-principles-of-interior-design-amphasis-Style-by-Emily-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Elements-and-principles-of-interior-design-amphasis-Style-by-Emily-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take the repetition of color in an open plan dining room, for instance. A navy wall and blue patterned-upholstered dining bench can pick up the sapphire hue from the lounge sofa, creating a flow. The repeated elements connect the design narrative. An interior designer can create an upbeat or steady rhythm through repetition.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Emphasis<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Manho.jpg\" alt=\"Basic interior design rules - Manho\" class=\"wp-image-57929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Manho.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Manho-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Manho-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Basic-interior-design-rules-Manho-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A focal point or feature is a well-known concept. It highlights one aspect of a design above all others. In doing so, emphasis forms a central point of attraction. It\u2019s one of the interior design principles that adds drama and intrigue to a space. As the feature will have undeniable magnetism, its placement is paramount.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Proportion &amp; Scale<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57911\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1042\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-and-proportion-Laura-A..jpg\" alt=\"Interior design scale and proportion - Laura A.\" class=\"wp-image-57911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-and-proportion-Laura-A..jpg 1042w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-and-proportion-Laura-A.-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-and-proportion-Laura-A.-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-and-proportion-Laura-A.-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior design with good scale and proportions by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap10\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Laura A.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In design, size matters. Whether big or small, interior elements impact each other as well as the entire room. How something looks, feels, and interacts in a space depends on its scale and proportion in the given interior design. Negative space \u2013 the empty space between elements \u2013 also plays a part in the perception of scale and proportion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interior Design Proportion<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-details-in-an-dining-room-Mindy-Gayer.jpg\" alt=\"Interior design principles details in an dining room - Mindy Gayer\" class=\"wp-image-57909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-details-in-an-dining-room-Mindy-Gayer.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-details-in-an-dining-room-Mindy-Gayer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-details-in-an-dining-room-Mindy-Gayer-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-details-in-an-dining-room-Mindy-Gayer-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proportion in interior design refers to the relationship between elements. It\u2019s also intrinsically linked to the size and scale of objects. Good ratios lead to a comfortable and functional setting, while the opposite feels odd and awkward. Dining chairs, for instance, must be proportionate to the dining table \u2013 not towering over or cowering beneath it. Similarly, an aesthetically pleasing design relies on its ideal proportions. This ideal comes from the Golden Ratio &#8211; a mathematical ratio commonly seen in nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interior Design Scale&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57920\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-in-a-bedroom-Anna-Y.jpg\" alt=\"Interior design scale in a bedroom - Anna Y\" class=\"wp-image-57920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-in-a-bedroom-Anna-Y.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-in-a-bedroom-Anna-Y-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-in-a-bedroom-Anna-Y-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-scale-in-a-bedroom-Anna-Y-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of interior design scale in a bedroom by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap11\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Anna Y.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scale comes down to the size and visual weight of one object in regard to another \u2013 be it the room\u2019s dimensions or other furniture and d\u00e9cor. Designers can achieve different results by playing with scale. For instance, they can make a medium-sized room feel palatial by using floor-to-ceiling curtains that puddle on the floor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Contrast<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-living-room-interior-design-Katerina-P.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-58472\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-living-room-interior-design-Katerina-P.jpeg\" alt=\"Contrast in living room interior design - Katerina P\" class=\"wp-image-58472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-living-room-interior-design-Katerina-P.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-living-room-interior-design-Katerina-P-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-living-room-interior-design-Katerina-P-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Contrast-in-living-room-interior-design-Katerina-P-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monochrome contrast in a living room interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap12\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Katerina P.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contrast is certainly the interior&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">design principle<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;that brings the most intensity. In any setting, juxtaposing elements is simply magnetizing. Humans can\u2019t help but notice a stark difference. You can create contrast through the various interior design elements. Color, pattern, and shape are among the most noticeable, but others, like texture, can be just as effective.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Details&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-57902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Details-create-unity-in-interior-design-Basma-J.jpg\" alt=\"Details create unity in interior design - Basma J\" class=\"wp-image-57902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Details-create-unity-in-interior-design-Basma-J.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Details-create-unity-in-interior-design-Basma-J-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Details-create-unity-in-interior-design-Basma-J-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Details-create-unity-in-interior-design-Basma-J-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Details create unity in an interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap13\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Basma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Small things are significant. In fact, finishing touches can be the difference between bland and brilliant design. That&#8217;s why considering the entire space when decorating is critical. This&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/starryhomestead.com\/articles\/7-principles-of-interior-design-you-should-know-before-renovating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">design<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;aspect also ties in with others, most notably rhythm and repetition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Workshop-APD.jpg\" alt=\"Interior design principles - Workshop APD\" class=\"wp-image-57908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Workshop-APD.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Workshop-APD-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Workshop-APD-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Interior-design-principles-Workshop-APD-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additional pieces should complement existing textures, color schemes, and forms. One way to ensure they add value to the room is to pick items that repeat textures or hues already in the interior. A fluffy scatter pillow, for instance, is a good match for a shaggy rug.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Harmony &amp; Unity in Interior Design&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scale-and-proportion-in-interior-design-Katerina-P.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-58473\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scale-and-proportion-in-interior-design-Katerina-P.jpeg\" alt=\"Scale and proportion in interior design - Katerina P\" class=\"wp-image-58473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scale-and-proportion-in-interior-design-Katerina-P.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scale-and-proportion-in-interior-design-Katerina-P-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scale-and-proportion-in-interior-design-Katerina-P-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scale-and-proportion-in-interior-design-Katerina-P-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unity and harmony in an interior design by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-cap14\"><strong>Decorilla<\/strong><\/a> designer, Katerina P.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before achieving harmony, there must be unity in the interior design. Unity comes about when you mix similar or complementing elements. They are connected in some way. The similarity helps us understand a&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/tilen.space\/what-are-7-principles-of-interior-design-base-of-each-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">design<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216;s function, style, and ambiance.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Leanne-Ford.jpg\" alt=\"Harmony in interior design - Leanne Ford\" class=\"wp-image-57907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Leanne-Ford.jpg 1174w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Leanne-Ford-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Leanne-Ford-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Harmony-in-interior-design-Leanne-Ford-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultimately, harmony in interior design is every designer\u2019s goal. A space is harmonious when all elements and principles interlink to form a cohesive, sensible whole. Yet, it\u2019s more than that. Harmony is like a novel or melody. It can create a sense that the elements belong together, like words or music notes that form a narrative or song.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ensure Harmony in Your Interior Design with Decorilla<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding interior design principles go a long way in creating ethereal spaces. Fortunately, that\u2019s what the experts are for! So, if you need help with your home or office \u2013 schedule a <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/start\/?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-lastparastart\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Free Interior Design Consultation<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;today!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"decorilla-banner-row\">\n    <a href=\"\/apply?from=blog-interiordesignprinciples-bannerFChome&pi=NTc4NTY=\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sdc-desktop-banner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/design-consultation-home-banner-desktop-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Banner\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sdc-mobile-banner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-decorating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/design-consultation-home-banner-mobile.webp\" alt=\"Banner\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\">\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n    .sdc-mobile-banner { display: none; }\n    @media (max-width: 767px) {\n        .sdc-desktop-banner { display: none; }\n        .sdc-mobile-banner { display: block; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p>[images: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/gallery\/tour-a-dreamy-santa-monica-retreat-that-epitomizes-indoor-outdoor-living#intcid=_architectural-digest-bottom-recirc_c7b9ae8d-e080-4d7f-83eb-c9632a731b6b_similar2-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/joyce-r-120250\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/meral-y-121063\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/shasta-p-50689\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/mariana-b-116762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/kristina-b-90309\">6<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/martynlawrencebullard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/iulia-b-38333\">8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/drew-f-79080\">9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/melissa-t-49490\">10<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/casey-h-14248\">11<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stylebyemilyhenderson.com\/blog\/arlyns-moto-dining-room-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.home-designing.com\/an-architects-house-that-melds-traditional-japanese-and-ukranian-ethos-in-a-modern-shell\/ceramics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/laura-a-1236\">14<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mindygayer.com\/project\/marigold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/anna-y-100337\">16<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/drew-f-79080\">17<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/basma-95520\">18<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workshopapd.com\/projects\/residential\/view\/park-slope-townhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decorilla.com\/online-interior-designers\/drew-f-79080\">20<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leanneford.com\/projects\/the-loft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaw-dropping interiors have a way of looking effortless. Surely they\u2019re the result of intuition and talent. Right? In part, it can be true, but interior design relies on a world more than whims and good fortune. In fact, beautiful spaces are the result of the interworking of basic interior design principles, rules, and elements. 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