Architecture Interior Design can be regarded as a merger of architecture, interior architecture and interior
design. Though they include different professions, the outcome of a combined effort is often unique. There are many design firms successfully
employing the philosophy of architecture interior design. Even a slight house can have a surprising amount of space. How are the principles for
architecture interior design worked to investigate the opportunities?
Interior Designer A separate space that has no architectural features
whatsoever may be easier to transform with a personalized style than a generation piece with elaborate finishing. If you are
launching the project with a basic box, you can design to your individual taste whether this is grand, a surrealist, modernist,
minimalist, high tech or country style.
First of all designers will need to determine the clients intentions with the available space
and how best to arrange the working surface and storage systems. Other factors to be considered are the wiring, the heating, the
water system and plumbing, the insulation and what needs restoring or replacing
Structure Carefully consider if there are any structural changes to be made then decide how to use the
space. Sometimes attic or basements can be converted to gain more space. In addition to structural details, consider what space will be needed
for furniture and equipment and then plan the arrangement of the area.
It is surprising how much space even a small house can have. It is not uncommon to enlarge a small room by removing a ceiling
to acquire a little height, include beams or knock out a wall to create more space. Other ways to make a house appear larger than it actually is
by installing extra windows, new units or a wall of shelving.
Purpose Of Space Determine the purpose of the rooms you are going to design. The open plan design for
living makes better use of smaller space and rooms can still be created off hand with the use of moveable screens. Employ the philosophy of feng
shui and avoid clutter, house everything neatly and still have room to walk about. This will enable everything to function efficiently without
stress.
Ceilings Ceilings are often a forgotten feature of most homes but sharp ceiling treatments make all the
difference for light and space. Today there are seldom high ceilings in modern houses. By painting the ceilings a glossy white and giving the
floor a pale colour, the walls are contained within an area of light making the ceilings appear higher than they are.
Walls The sheer expanse of the walls offers the most exciting design possibilities in every room. A few
examples include painting, using imaginative borders, hanging pictures and inserting mirrors. A certain glow can be created in all white rooms by
using mirrors to good effect. This is a very effective way of adding light and the illusion of space.
Windows The windows and doors also deserve to be given special attention. Looking out the windows,
consider the outlook or privacy factor and minimize it without blocking out the light. Colour is dependent on the light and the light will be
varied in every room according to the size and number of windows. Doors are seldom considered yet they take up considerable space in a room.
Looking for choices to save space such as concertina doors and sliding doors may be an alternative.
Floors Floors are often covered up and hidden but there are many ways of improving on them. Floors should
be hardy as well as good looking. It should also be appropriate to the function of the room. Consider such factors such as wear and tear,
traffic, warmth and safety. The kitchen floor must be easy to clean but not slippery. The floors of bedrooms and living areas should be warm and
comfortable while the floor of the hallways and stairs need to be hard wearing.
Lighting No design for a room is complete until the lighting is taken into account. It is crucial in
creating the atmosphere of the room. Important factors include the shape and placing of light sources as well as the colour and mood of the
light. Colour is dependent on the light and without good lighting even the most elegant room can become dull. It is important to be able to
control the level of light intensity and how to apply this to particular areas
Conclusion This account is a lot longer than intended but there was a lot to cover and each topic was just
touched upon. Architecture and structure, interior architecture and interior design… combine the expertise in any proposal and the outcome will
be a unique and successful one.
Architecture eBooks
For more information on the subject of Architecture Interior Design, there are Architecture eBooks available from eBooks.com
Featured titles include:
1. Better Not Bigger
2. Modern Architectural Theory
3. Google® SketchUp® For Dummies®
4. Green Building A to Z
5. Property Development
6. Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors
7. Urban Planning in Europe
8. The Archaeology of Liberty in an American Capital
9. Planning in the USA
10. Gender Space Architecture
11. Proportion
12. Tourists in Historic Towns
13. Heating and Water Services Design in Buildings
14. The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
15. Professional Practice for Interior Designers
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