A great piece of advice from Furniture World Magazine
regarding Form and Line. I must start by
stating that they are the oldest trade publication in this industry in the
United States. 20,000 furniture retailers look to them for the most up to date
information on their business. The New
Rochelle, New York-based company has been doing this since 1870 and their
information is timeless.
Case in point. When creating a retail space or a space for
your respective customer, they say to use form and line to your advantage,
"...Form fills space and defines it. A trained eye
learns to notice not only the form, but also to appreciate the void which
adjoins and is defined by it. This relationship is much like the interplay
between shadow and light. Forms have bulk and shape.
Rectangular forms can give a room a sense of sturdiness and
certainty, but overuse can be repetitive and monotonous. Most rooms, furniture
and wall decor are basically rectangles; having straight sides and right angled
corners.
Angular forms are less common than rectilinear. They,
therefore, attract and keep attention.
Diagonals can be used to imply motion and also increase the
apparent size of an object.
Curved forms impart feelings of security, continuous change
and continuity. Circles, arcs and cones have a focal point to which attention
is drawn, lending emphasis to a design scheme. Sectionals, upholstered back,
arm and cushion treatments, lamp shades, dining and occasional tables, vases,
plates, fabric and rug designs often employ curved forms and motifs. They can
be used as the basis or theme of a room design or to offset and balance angular
and rectilinear forms.
Line can be used to alter the mood and proportion of a living
space. Form and line are closely related. A rectangle can be tall and high or
long and low, approximating vertical or horizontal lines. A low, long
rectangular sofa may generate a feeling of stability and certainty resulting
from its form - and also of informality and length due to its lines.
Horizontal Lines can be used to make spaces seem more relaxed
and informal, and accentuate the horizontal aspect or length of walls or
furnishings.
Vertical Lines, like the geometry of a Gothic cathedral, can
add dignity and formality to a room. They also make objects seem taller in
relation to their width.
Curved Lines evoke the same kinds of responses as curved
forms. Depending on their spatial orientation, they can also incorporate
properties of horizontal or vertical lines.
Diagonal Lines can create a feeling of imbalance and dynamic
movement. Like curved lines, their impact changes with their horizontal or
vertical aspect."
Thanks Furniture World for the advice-the 20,000 readers they
have world wide probably don't say it enough.
GET, LLC is a partner with
Pennsylvania-based Savoy Furniture. We thank them for what they do provide the
form and line of their products that give their customers the quality and stability
that continues to make them a top choice for their respective case good needs.
For
more on how Savoy Furniture and GET, LLC can assist you with your furniture
needs, please check out our website and drop us a line or give us a call.