Interior design

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A very narrow room with a high …… looks out of proportion.

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The space can be …… by changing the floor level.

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Mirrors create the space…… effect.

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Modern glass staircases and glass fireplaces are made of ……glass.

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…… in a room is equal weight between objects on either side of the room.

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Colour has the biggest …… on the human mood.

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The products in supermarkets have packages of carefully chosen colours to …… people’s attention.

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To create a warm, cozy atmosphere in a large area, use a/an …… colour.

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Interior designers ............... with different colors, textures, furniture, lighting, and space.

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Interior   designers   must   be   able   to   read ….....…, understand building and fire codes, and know how to make space easy to use.

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Interior decorating professionals don’t need to know building and ................. codes.

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There is a................ between interior designers and interior decorators.

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Yellow and orange colours are................. like the sun.

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Dark colors can visually help to.................. a space, just as lighter colors can open it up.

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Room Color and How it Affects Your Mood

The colors of the rooms within your home need to bring out your personality. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about room color, it affects our lives every day. Room color can influence our mood and our thoughts. Colors affect people in many ways, depending upon one’s age, gender, ethnic background or local climate. Certain colors or groups of colors tend to get a similar reaction from most people – the difference is in the shade or tones used. So when it comes to decorating, it is important to choose wisely. In order to have a beautiful home, you do not have to worry about trends. Color trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it beautiful by choosing colors that reflect their likes and their personalities. The trick is to blend those colors you like into a pleasing combination. Choosing color combinations is one of the most intimidating steps for beginners. Color has the power to change the shape and size of furnishings as well as the shape and size of the room itself. Selecting colors is not difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about color and its effects. It’s important to choose carefully room colors, because they influence your mood.