83 Space

The dimension of a surface or volume.

In interior design, there are two types of space two-dimensional and three-dimensional. The space of a project is the base canvas on which a designer begins to develop a project. It is by measuring—the area of an element in a project (the two-dimensional length and width of a floor or wall that determines quantities of materials) and the volume of a room (the three-dimensional height that is used for calculations of air flow and circulation, light levels, and structural needs).

Space is also referred to as “positive space” or “negative space.” Positive space contains objects—furniture, fixtures, artwork, and other styling elements, while negative ...

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