53 Line

A vector that connects two points in space.

Lines exist in every aspect and process of interior design. It is what we use when we begin a project; when aggregated, it becomes how we describe intent; when expressed as a curve, it implies the tracing of movement or touch; and when marked on a surface, it becomes an element of division. Lines can be inherent to an object—a board and batten wall system, or a fluted column—or applied to a surface—an etched line on a metal panel, the line dividing paint colors and finishes. Regardless, lines can have an outsized impact on how a space is perceived and used.

As inherently two-dimensional elements, lines can affect a room or space depending ...

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