What are the basic design elements of a room?

Question

I am wondering what essentials a room needs and how these things affect the feel/look of the room.

Thanks

Answer 1

color, texture, light, line, shape, function

Do want a calm, restful room or an exciting, fun room?  Do you want it to be formal or casual?  What activities do you want to do in the room?  It should compliment the other rooms, so that there is a natural flow from one room to another.  This can be achieved by using a similar color or material and similar style as the other rooms in the house.