Used to describe the ratio of one part to another part or to the whole.

Determines the effectiveness of a ratio--the division of a line or space between one-half and one-third of its total length.

The placement of objects so that they create a visual equilibrium.

This type of balance is a mirror image of parts on each side of a center. Formal look.

This type of balance uses different objects on either side of a central point. Informal look.

This type of balance is created from a central point, circling outward.

The continuous movement, the path the eye follows in a design.

Type of rhythm. Shapes, forms, lines, or colors that are repeated in a design.

Type of rhythm. Sizes of shapes go from large to small or color values go from light to dark.

Type of rhythm. When objects radiate out in nearly every direction from a central point.

Type of rhythm. Abrupt change in any of the elements.

Type of rhythm. A sublet, visual flow often indicated by a curved line that leads the eye from one point or area to another.

When dominant item(s) in the room that draw your attention. Also known as focal point.

Furniture arrangement, lines, color, accessories, pattern, architectural features, lighting, size of furniture

When unity and variety are effectively combined.

A component of harmony. Created by repetition or similarity of objects, style, or theme.

A component of harmony. What is done outside of the theme or style to provide relief from sameness.

The rules or guidelines of design.

2:3

1:2