How does Touch Of History create great design?

We believe that Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space; we accomplish this through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment.

We analyze programmatic information, establish a conceptual direction, refine the design direction, and produce graphic communication and construction documents.

So, how does Touch Of History create great design? We let our knowledge and design principles guide us.

UNITY AND HARMONY:

We think of a project as a totality; a series of spaces linked together, having a common style and theme running throughout. This is not to say that all interior design elements should be the same but they should work together and complement each other to strengthen the whole composition.

Some methods to achieve a harmony are through the use of color, textures and light as well as through object placement and orientation relative to the space.

BALANCE:

This can be described as the equal distribution of visual weight in a room. Generally speaking, there are three styles of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. TOH believes balance is created not just through shape, but also through the knowledgeable use of color, pattern, and texture.

FOCAL POINT:

A well-designed space always has, depending on the size of it, one or more focal points. A focal point must be dominant to draw attention and interesting enough to encourage the viewer to look further. A fireplace or a flat TV is the first example that most people think of when we talk about a room focal point.

RHYTHM:

If we would speak about music we would describe rhythm as the beat or pulse of the music. In interior design, rhythm is all about the visual cues.

Using repetition, progression, transition, and contrast, we can syncopate rhythm visually in a space.

DETAILS:

We take infinite pains in our details. From the trimming on a lampshade, the color of the walls and ceilings, to the light switches and cupboard handles. These types of details all need attention. We feel details should not be obvious but they should be correct in enhancing the overall feel of a room.