The concept of positive and negative spaces in interior design.
When talking about positive and negative spaces it is important
to first understand the term "space" in itself. In interior
design any volume which is being contained within masonry
walls and are habitable is normally termed as space.
The volume that gets enclosed in an architectural structure is
just a tiny fraction of the vast amount of "universal space".
By universal space I mean the cosmos or the gigantic vastness
in which our planet and all other planets, starts etc.. survive.
The volume, which gets contained in a building, varies according to
the use of the building. A cinema theatre and a bedroom will surely
have different purposes and hence volume.
Volume gets defined by
three factors, length, breadth and height of the habitable room.
But irrespective of the volume both types of buildings mentioned
above have "spaces" enclosed within. Lets consider the bedroom
for the sake of this article.
A typical bedroom will have certain architectural elements
attached to it at the time of construction of the building and
certain "imposed" later for the sake of proper function. Also
it is important to note that no one builds bedrooms in isolation.
A bedroom is always a part of the entire home plan.
The architectural elements already present in a bedroom would be
attached toilet and its entrance door, attached terrace or
backyard entry, attached study room. All these spaces have
work like supplementary role in a bedroom.
Now the "imposed"
elements are the furniture in the room, other accessories that
will occupy the space in a bedroom.
A typical bedroom will have a double bed, wardrobe, dressing
table, side tables, study table, book shelf etc.. All these
are necessary to use the room in a comfortable way. When these
furniture are arranged in a room what remains is termed as the
"circulation space". Now most people think that the volume of
the furniture and the remaining empty space must have a balance
between them.
Because it is not the occupied volume, but the
empty volume, that decides the comfort levels inside a room.
If you visit a store room on the basement of a house which is
normally used to dump useless things, you will notice that the
empty space remained is very less and hence the comfort levels
there, are poor. So in interior design the "empty space" is
equally important. Now here comes the concept of positive and
negative spaces. Normally a negative space is considered a
space which can not be used for a specific human activity.
But this is not true. As said above the over all comfort levels
in a room is determined by both the occupied as well as non-occupied
spaces.
So any smallest piece of floor area that is not being
occupied is going to contribute to the comfort levels.
That's why the terminology of being positive and negative as
far as usability is considered becomes a personal matter. What
you think as a useless and non functional space can become a
good place for your kid and his friends when they play hide and
seek. It's just the viewpoint to look at thing that matters.
Also a little creativity can alter a non-functional space into
a functional one. But remember what I said earlier, in interior
design empty space matters. It is not just beautiful furniture,
costly paints/wallpapers/paintings that are going to decorate
your rooms.
Finally it boils down to only one thing, YOU and
YOUR mental as well as physical health in that space.
I hope this article was helpful to everyone.
Copyright Shrinivas Vaidya.
Heavy-Duty Auto Protection Laid By Weathertech
Interior protection for automobiles is one of the concerns that each driver or owner must consider. In every ride, the vehicle becomes susceptible to varying annoying elements and free radicals such as mud, liquids, grease, snow and grits. They do not only make the interior of the vehicle messy or an eyesore, it can also damage the auto parts, furniture and accessories incorporated in it. This fact is often overlooked by drivers and owners alike. Moreover, to create a handy solution, Weathertech upgrades its mats to bestow maximum interior vehicle protection.
Weathertech mats are made by Cannon, an original equipment provider to General Motors and other European car manufacturers.
Said mats are made of up to 16 lbs. of pliable heavy-duty virgin rubber with deeply sculpted channels and an outer rim. The channels and rims are also designed to trap water, mud, road salt, sand, etc. Its ridged design...
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How Can the Kids Help Around the House?
Copyright 2006 Karin Vibe Rheymer Stewart
When my husband was in college, a number of his fellow students were bringing their dirty laundry home, and Mom was coming once a month to clean their room. This wasn't because they were lazy, but they simply didn't know how to do the laundry or house cleaning!
Don't let your children become like those students... Apart from the fact that teaching your children house and other chores prepare them for life on their own, they're also chores that you don't need to do!
I know, I know, it takes time to teach them how to do it, and there will be quite a few times when you will need to finish the job behind them, but once they know, you will never need to do it again until they leave... And, at least until they reach eight or so, they will be proud to be entrusted with "big people" tasks.
So, what tasks can be safely delegated to your children? It depends on their age, but there are things they can do...
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Shabby Chic Cottage Style
Is Shabby Chic Cottage Style your style? Let's take a look. If you can answer yes to at least 4 of these questions than it is indeed.
- Is your color palette a combination of whites and creams mixed with soft pastels?
- Does your heart melt at the site of vintage inspired floral fabrics?
- Do you enjoy going to flea markets to find one of a kind vintage treasures?
- Flowers, primarily roses, can be found in your home almost everywhere you look, including your artwork?
- Do you consider vintage or vintage inspired chandeliers romantic?
- Do you enjoy making your home a comfortable place where all feel welcome?
Place...
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10 ways to help you plan your home office for productivity, and comfort
Some home offices are set up in a dedicated area just for the business, but most people need to have a family room, bedroom, or guest room do double duty. Getting focused about what you need your home office to do for you will help you buy the most efficient equipment and have the most effective layout to help you get more things accomplished.1. What do you want this space to be able to accommodate? Are you planning on using this space to just get household bills paid in and maybe keep a few records, or are you starting up a small business and looking to run all of your office operations out of this space? Make a list of all of the things you will need to do from your office space.2. Develop a floor plan: Once you have made your list of all the things you will need to be able to do from your new home office space develop a floor plan and begin to draw where all of your equipment will go.3. Don't estimate the space: Get out that measuring tape and measure where everything will go.
Refer...
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Freight Trucking
Freight generally means shipping of goods through a slower process of shipping than "express." So when you speak of shipping goods freight, you are talking of a transport process that will take time (at least over a day to cross the country or an ocean).
Freight is the term commonly used for the transport packages. These goods are usually transported via a ship, as well as in air cargo or over land on trucks and trailers. Several companies offer freight services for residential (such as moving furniture) and industrial use. A freight company can also forward your goods to wherever you need them. Different sizes of containers and boxes are available for freight in various specialties and sizes, such as refrigerated containers.
Many freight companies, especially online, have services available to move your belongings or goods for you. To pick the correct one, you need to search for the best rate you can get. It is simple to get rates and quotes for freight...
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Apply For Home Mortgage Loan Online With Bad Credit - Things To Consider
So, you've found the perfect home. You've already decided where to place each piece of your furniture inside the home, and in your mind, all of your family photographs are hanging alongside the stairwell. But wait?do you know that even if you believe that your credit report is spotless, it could negatively affect your chances of getting that home mortgage approval?The credit bureaus handle hundreds of thousands of credit reports, and it's only logical that they will make mistakes. In fact, studies show us that there are some types of errors on at least 50 percent of all credit reports. Could an error be lurking on your report?Here's a simple step-by-step guide to ensure that your credit report reflects exactly what it should.Step One: Avoid a Bad Credit Report by Requesting a Copy of ItUnder the law, you are entitled to a copy of your credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies.
You should simply submit a request in writing or visit their web sites and request...
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