The Journey of Design: Insights and Stories
This page features a collection of blogs where I share insights, ideas, and stories on a variety of interior design topics.
Designing Through Disruption: How COVID-19 Reshaped Interior Design for the Future
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the field of interior design, influencing how we create spaces for living, working, and socializing. The pandemic brought about an abrupt shift in priorities, placing a new emphasis on flexibility, functionality, and health-focused design. As individuals spent unprecedented amounts of time indoors, the importance of creating adaptable and comfortable spaces became most important.
One of the most significant impacts of Covid-19 on interior design has been the rise of multi-purpose spaces. With the majority of the workforce transitioning to remote work, dining tables, bedrooms, and living rooms were quickly transformed into home offices. Designers had to respond quickly and accommodate the new reality of working from home. This trend spiked a demand for ergonomic furniture and efficient space planning, ensuring that home environments support productivity without sacrificing comfort.
With that in mind, when the workforce started to trickle back to in person work, it was important to take into account the future of workplace design. With the future of workplace design, there are a variety of variables to be considered. For once, prioritizing innovation. Having adaptable spaces to facilitate experimentation, prototyping, and learning at work are important when prioritizing innovation. Designing easily adaptable spaces for activities is important since employees are increasingly more versatile. The future of workplace design is also about integrating technology and enhancing engagement. With that being said, the future of workplace design has multiple variables involved.
Beyond the future in office design, interior design in residential spaces shifted to prioritize wellness, relaxation, and adaptability. Living rooms often feature cozy, multifunctional furniture that can accommodate both family gatherings and individual downtime. Kitchens have become more than just cooking areas, evolving into central hubs for entertaining and spending time together. Bedrooms are being designed as true retreats, with calming colors palettes, layered lighting, and comfortable furnishings to promote rest and recovery.
To Summarize, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the field of interior design, placing a stronger emphasis on adaptability, health, and well-being. Whether through multi-purpose spaces, or innovative work spaces, designers are up to the challenge to create functional and beautiful spaces.
The Role of Lighting in Interior Design: Brightening Up Your Home’s Aesthetic
In interior design, lighting is crucial for establishing a space's mood and ambiance in addition to its practicality. Proper lighting can draw attention to design features, improve a space's overall experience, and improve a room's appeal. Every layer of lighting adds to the overall harmony and flow of a space, whether it's ambient lighting that adds warmth to the space, task lighting that highlights particular work areas, or natural light streaming in through windows. It's also crucial for emphasizing important elements like particular furniture items, architectural details, or artwork. Depending on the desired effect, good lighting can create a welcoming and calming atmosphere in a space.
Layering several lighting styles to add depth and interest is the first step in enhancing the aesthetics of your house. General illumination is provided by ambient lighting, but the room can be enhanced by adding task and accent lighting. Make a statement with floor lamps, pendant lights, or chandeliers, and think about using adjustable dimmers to change the light's intensity according to the mood or time of day. Use strategically positioned mirrors or sheer curtains to open up tight areas and reflect light for a natural touch. Cooler light bulbs are better suited for areas that need concentration, such as home offices, while warmer light bulbs can provide a homey, welcoming atmosphere. Carefully chosen lighting may greatly improve a space's emotional and visual appeal in addition to making it physically brighter.
