1. Balance: The principle of balance ensures that everything in a space is aesthetically pleasing and visually stable.
2. Harmony: Harmony is the blending of colors, fabrics, textures and materials to create a unified look that is pleasing to the eye.
3. Proportion and scale: Proportion and scale ensure that furniture and decor maintain the appropriate size and placement in a room to achieve balance and harmony.
4. Rhythm: The use of repeated patterns, colors, shapes and textures create a sense of rhythm that guides the eye through a space.
5. Contrast: Contrast creates visual interest by mixing different design elements, such as light and dark colors or rough and smooth textures.
6. Functionality: A great design is not only beautiful, it also meets the needs of those who will use the space.
7. Emphasis: Emphasis is the process of drawing attention to a particular focal point, whether it be a piece of art or a unique architectural feature.
8. Unity: Unity is the act of bringing all the design elements together to create a cohesive and well-designed space.
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