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Unity
Balance
Focal point
Dimension
Floor space
Flow

You don’t have to be a professional interior designer to create a blog-worthy space as long as you know the right terminology.

Understanding some key words and concepts can help you make smarter decisions for your space so that you can easily transform your home into a haven.

Here are eight crucial terms you should know when you’re embarking on any kind of interior design project.

3. Focal point

Many spaces have one pivotal eye-catcher, such as a fireplace in a living room, a large window in a dining room, or an ornate light fixture in a bedroom or wall wardrobe closet. The focal point anchors the room and gives a designer something to build the rest of the details around, including where to place furniture or storage and which colors or texture to use.

6. Walkable Floor space

Square footage is one thing, but the actual space you have to move around a room or portion of a room is quite another. When you’re designing a space, keep in mind how easy it will be to walk, turn, kneel, sit or stand, as well as how many people might fit in the space at one time. This way, your newly designed rooms will be comfortable and functional.