Characteristics that Influence Individuals' Preferences for Levels of Complexity in Interior Design Furnishings

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine whether gender as well as skills in math, art, and mental rotation is related to aesthetic preferences for interior design furnishings. Existing research determined that individuals differ in their aesthetic preferences and can be grouped as either having preference for complex, simple, a mixture of complex and simple, or no preference. One hundred and twenty‐eight subjects (49 males, 79 females) were administered an interior design preference test, a mental rotation test, and a questionnaire about previous math and art grades and skill level. Results indicated that complex preferrers were more frequently males and exhibited strong skills in mental rotation, art/drafting, and art history. Simple preferrers demonstrated weak skills in mental rotation, art/drafting, and art history and were more frequently female. Those with no preference were more frequently females with strong skills in math and art/drafting. The mixed‐preference group was represented equally by males and females, exhibiting strong math skills, but weak skills in mental rotation, art/drafting, and art history.

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