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Interior design principles covered in the broader course include balance, harmony, unity, scale, proportion, emphasis, variety, and rhythm.
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Emphasis is the concept of showing some elements more than others, creating dominance, subordination, and focal points.
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To achieve emphasis, designers should ask clients what they want to highlight versus what they want to hide in a space.
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Commercial designs often highlight products, signage, or service counters, while residential designs frequently focus on fireplaces, artwork, or large windows.
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Emphasis can be created through placement, contrasting colors, spotlighting, unique textures, and varying lines or scales.
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Variety is used to bring in interesting elements, create excitement, and break up static or boring compositions.
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Variety must be balanced with harmony and unity to ensure a space looks cohesive rather than randomly thrown together.