What determines the aesthetic level of residential interior design regardless of who, what, where, when or why?

The five basic elements of aesthetics and how they are used.

Line is direction and edge.

Form is shape.

Mass is size.

Color is reflected light.

Texture is the visual and tactile quality of a surface.

All physical objects and spaces have these five characteristics.

Each element is a part individually and of the whole complete composition of design.

It is not processes done and objects utilized but how these elements are used, hopefully with knowledge and intelligence, that determine the aesthetics level of a residential interior design.

Think of these elements as the useable guide to a desired goal and think not of objects and spaces.

It is wise to have a goal and knowledge of the principles of aesthetics and the laws of physics for the highest levels of results.

Status, costs, rarity, history, labor, location, use, etc cetera, while they may be a factor, are not these elements.

Knowing what is, it’s characteristics, and how to use these elements in this manner, is wise, worthy, and practical for your inside living spaces and other aspects of life.

What do you see and how do you see it where you live?

Food for thought.