Cheat Sheet: HARMONY

This week we’re going to define the 5 Basic Principles that impact the look of your space. The Nest Home Design Handbook outlines the science behind making a room look chic. At I.O. METRO we believe as they do, “It is all about understanding (and acting on) basic design principals—overarching ideas like balance and scale.”

Interior Design: 5 Basic Principles

1. HARMONY

“Make sure the mood of the room is cohesive or unified. The arrangement of furniture should fit the style of your furnishings. For example, if you going for a minimalist, modern look, don’t have a cluttered corner of traditional accents. Harmony doesn’t expel the change for contrast. Using opposing elements like modern and traditional furniture can be successful when done in equal parts, like a checkerboard” (Rooney, 2008).

Rooney, Carley. The Nest Home Design Handbook. Clarkson Potter: New York, 2008.