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Principals of Design Related to Tables
Proportion
- The cloth, mats, runners, etc. must be
in good area relationship to the other appointments.
- Length of the table covering depends
on the occasion and degree of formality.
- Number of appointments must be in
proportion to the table space.
Balance
- May be symmetrical or asymmetrical
depending on the formality desired and/or the occasion.
Rhythm
- Created through repetition, relative
change in size, gradation in color or size.
- Variation in heights from plate to
glass to decorative unit make for pleasing eye movement around the
table.
- Settings may be mixed or matched but
there must be overall harmony in color, texture and pattern.
Dominance and Contrast
- Dominance can be achieved by
repetition of forms, colors and textures in the appointments.
- Every color scheme needs contract for
interest but too much results in confusion. One color should
dominate.
- All round plates, round glasses, a
round decorative unit on a round table will lack contrast in form.
Scale
- Size relationship of each individual
item, one to the other.
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Principles of Design
Balance
Rhythm
Dominance
Contrast
Proportion
Scale
Elements of Design
Line
Color
Light
Texture
Pattern
Form
Size
Space
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