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By creatively organizing the elements and principles within an area, the individual components
can communicate with each other to form a collective thought and entity. – Cheryl Murphy, Designer


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Hot Elements

The elements of interior design (line, space, texture, light, and colour) are discussed in these images.
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interior and exterior design services by cheryl murphy

 

Spiral Staircase

elements: line, space, colour

A spiral staircase creates a line of interest while using a minimum amount of space for function.

location:residential application
materials used: wood, paint
2009

 

 

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Commercial Building - View from Second Floor

elements: texture, colour, line

The 36" x 36" carpet squares with their unique pattern visually fills the floor area and can easily be replaced if one becomes soiled.

location: commercial building located at 401 East Fireweed, Anchorage
materials used: industrial carpet squares bordered with porcelain tile, Tasso Glass wallcoverings with cherry accenting, and saturated, yet earthy colours
2005

 

 

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Remodelled Kitchen

elements: light, texture, colour

Undercounter task lighting...circular custom-made wall tile that is bordered with a textured yet neutral field tile...and granite counter that has a glass overlay at the end that is decorative yet functions as an elevated bar.

location: residential kitchen, Anchorage
materials used: cherry cabinets, brazillian teak hardwood flooring, ceramic and porcelain tile, glass, granite, stainless steel
2009

 

 

interior and exterior design services by cheryl murphy

 

Residential Garage

elements: colour, light

Along with the triadic colour scheme of purple, green and orange, all metal surfaces have also been covered with a bright aluminum paint, and the area is well illuminated.
See more on the cool designs page.

location: residential garage, Anchorage
materials used: standard and metallic paint
2006

 

 

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Circular Window

elements: light, texture, colour

A custom circular vinyl window with fixed and moveable wooden shutters.

location: commercial office located at 401 East Fireweed, Anchorage
materials used: vinyl, glass, wood
2005

 

 

interior and exterior design services by cheryl murphy

 

Contrasting Woods in Remodelled Kitchen

elements: light, texture

Walls were removed to open up a small kitchen, contrasting cabinets create a "furniture" feel, and careful use of tile creates an emphasis on the back wall of the kitchen with the balance of backsplash tiles used sparingly in contrast.

location: residential kitchen, Eagle River
materials used: alder and cherry cabinets, glass and ceramic tile, undercounter task lighting, ambient overhead cabinet lighting, granite counters
2008

 

 

interior and exterior design services by cheryl murphy

 

Commercial Foyer

elements: texture, light

Durable porcelain flooring tile accented with natural stones and glass block creates privacy yet allows light into the area.

location: commercial building, Anchorage
materials used: glass block, porcelain and natural stone flooring, carpet squares, commercial wallcovering, maple finishes
2009