Establishing Organic Rhythm in Your Home Design
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Organic Inspired Home Design
You know it the moment you experience it. It’s a feeling of flow when you step into a room. An undercurrent that guides you. A certain rhythm that activates the ambience of the environment. Establishing rhythm in home design requires a composition that is influenced by mood, use of space, and lifestyle. It’s a melody of texture, pattern, and color that progresses in intervals of organized repetition. Rhythm invites the eye to experience each unique beat and linger at just the right moments.
It's also easy to recognize home design devoid of rhythm. The space feels cluttered and chaotic, and you may be left feeling anxious.
Establishing rhythm requires a keen eye for detail and a balance between creativity and function. When approaching your next design project, consider these core principles to create rhythm in your home.
Create Focus
Establish intentional focal points throughout your home design. Think of these key features as the crescendos to your visual rhythm. These may be large-scale décor items, architectural elements such as a fireplace, or predominate furnishings. In the kitchen an island or dine-in area create a natural point of focus. Highlight these features using colors or patterns that contrast from the room’s palette to further draw the eye to these elements.
Add Texture
Texture brings depth and visual interest that leads the eye around the room. Experiment with contrasting fabrics and finishes. Add an accent of woodgrain in a kitchen with otherwise opaque cabinets. Select natural fibers such as linen, jute and rattan for floor coverings. Consider organic countertop materials such as butcher block, granite, or marble that features inherent textural qualities.
Play with Pattern
Pattern is often viewed as the seed of rhythm. Repetition creates order and streamlines home design. Patterns can be bold and contrasting, alternating between dark and light colors or small and large elements. Pattern can also be subdued and harmonious such as the soft undulation present in our Cologne Reeded Inset Door.
Finishing Elements
Finish your space with elements that add an accent of interest to the overall design. Playful and unexpected details add character and intrigue. Complete a kitchen design with detailed or uncommon hardware. Display a bowl of citrus fruit or fill a vase with flowers to activate the senses. Experiment with pops of color or unique textures that accentuate, but do not overpower, the overall design of the space.
Whether you are starting from a blank canvas or reimagining an existing space, our team of accomplished designers can help bring your vision to fruition. Browse a sample of Wood-Mode designs to spark your creativity or visit a showroom near you.
