Contrast - an Important Principle of Design

Contrast can be achieved in a number of ways:

Color: Light & Dark Values

Strong Color Values

Materials: Smooth & Rough Materials

Smooth & Rough Materials

Styles:  Modern &Traditional

Contrast in Styles

Contrast is important because it gives attention to the details and beauty of each element.  Too much contrast causes confusion and disharmony.  Too little causes monotony.  Selecting all samples of a project before making a final decision gives you the opportunity to be sure all your choices work well together.