Thursday, September 22, 2011

Repetition in Design


Jacqueline Derry Segura - House Beautiful

Repetition is one of the tools used in design to reinforce a concept.  It helps provide continuity, aids in making a statement, and celebrates that one element that is worth repeating. 

Color is one of the most common elements repeated in design.  In the bedroom above, the gorgeous citron color is repeated in the ottomans, lamps, headboard, and art.  A fresh, vibrant mood is created because of the repetition of that color.



Chantal Dussouchaud - House Beautiful

In this image, the map motif or theme is repeated.  It reinforces a global, traveled feel in the space.




Miles Redd - Elle Decor

The curvy silhouettes of the chairs, sofa, and window treatments repeated here evoke a feminine quality in this room.  The lipstick red color also contributes to that look, repeated as well.




Mark Cunningham - Elle Decor

The boxy shapes in the chairs, cocktail table, and window make a strong style statement of a masculine, almost business-like interior.




Laura Kirar - House Beautiful

These rectangular mirrors repeat the window shape and make for tall, linear look. It sort of celebrates the narrow window which could have been a negative at a bathroom vanity.




Tom Sheerer - House Beautiful

The repetition of bold patterns makes for a playful, interesting space. 




Dan Marty - House Beautiful

I love the textural interest repeated here in the rug, chair backs, and baskets.  It reinforces a casual, relaxed ambience.

In all these examples, the repetition of certain features helps strengthen the overall design intent.





In this accessible bathroom design I did for a client, a linear, horizontal line was repeated in plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, mouldings, and louvered doors.  A masculine, spa-like ambience was desired and the horizontal lines help create that feel in the space.








In this kitchen remodel, copper was used repeatedly to bring a French country look to the space.  Copper cabinet pulls, sink, faucet, and accessories helped make a statement.




I love the use of copper here.  It was just the right metal finish to compliment the soft color scheme.


Repetition in design is great for emphasis and I love to see it used successfully.

5 comments:

  1. Your collection of beautiful images and your own clients' projects absolutely demonstrate the successful use of repetition in interior designs.

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  2. Such beautiful images, Carla. What you show here is on the money.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  3. A very thoughtful and considered post.

    Your bathroom is very calming and classy. Love the masculine feel.

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  4. Lovely photos. The designs are so adorable, chic, modern and most of all very functional. Cool post, check out also 3D Rendering

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  5. I especially like repetition in design as it lends a solidness to the decor which for me is essential for it to feel "right"...
    thanks Carla, for another great design tip...
    best,
    maureen

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