Contrast in interior design makes a significant impression on a room both in appearance and ambiance. “Contrast impacts a space by giving lots of definition,” explains Colleen Bennett.

Not only does contrast create visual interest, it also draws the reader’s eye. In most design situations—an ad, flyer, billboard, or direct mail—you’ve got about five seconds, if that, to ...

Contrast is one of my favorite design principles because the visual impact it can make on the viewer is striking. If you are a regular reader of my column, you have probably heard me talk about ...

Rooms need contrast. It's not that they can't be monochromatic. Even within a color there can be differences in texture, pattern and shape. The greater the contrast the more striking the room is ...