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    Interior Design: 7 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know

    Staff WriterBy Staff WriterOct 31, 2021 Facts 5 Mins Read82 Views
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    People engage in interior design everywhere, although most of them know little or nothing about it. The designers use various techniques and styles to enhance the beauty of rooms within a house.

    There are many intriguing facts about interior design that you should know if you intend to engage the services of a designer or become an interior designer. We discuss some of them in this post.

    Here are 7 Interesting Interior Design Facts You Didn’t Know

    1. Natural Materials Are Trendy and Last Longer

    Many designers are turning to eco-friendly materials they get from nature, such as bamboo, clay, cotton, hemp, natural leather, and cork for their work. These materials are more durable than artificial materials, such as plastic and faux leather.

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    They are easy to maintain, energy-efficient, and of better quality. So, you can buy for yourself the rustic farmhouse furniture that you have wanted to own and not worry about it breaking soon.

    Natural materials are weatherproof, and their fibers intertwine naturally, making them hard to destroy. Also, they are very trendy as you can make versatile designs when using them, making them an excellent option for making furniture and decor.

    2. It is an Archaic Practice

    Interior design has been in existence for centuries now. People practiced interior designing even before the Victorian era. The ancient humans made drawings using different colors in their caves as a way of decorating them. They would also put branches and animal skins in their huts as decorations. For example, in Egypt, the decor consisted of painted vases, animal skins, and sculptures.

    In the Victorian era, the role of interior decor has shifted from architects and engineers in the early years to interior designers today.

    3. Elsie De Wolfe is The First Known Professional Designer

    Although people have been decorating their houses for a long time, the first known interior decorator was an American actress called Elsie De Wolfe. She was born in 1865 and did her first paid decorating job for New York’s first club for women, the Colony Club, in 1905. She also wrote a book, The House in Good Taste, that many interior designers use up-to-date.

    She made distinct but straightforward designs that were a big contrast to the Victorian styles that were quite flashy.

    Even today, her work inspires people to make homes more comfortable by using comfortable furniture, mirrors, and flowers. She also encouraged the correct placement of items in the house.

    4. The Designs Need not Be Artsy

    Room designs vary depending on the size, use, and taste of the owner. Simple techniques make some rooms look beautiful, whereas lavish decorations make others more appealing. A moderate look is more appropriate for some spaces.

    Functionality is the goal of interior design, not perfection. Therefore, every interior designer strives to make a room comfortable so that it will serve its purpose. The space has to be welcoming.

    Decorations in excess will waste resources and reduce the usability of these rooms. Therefore, every room should incorporate design, comfort, and function.

    5. Choice of Colors is Important

    Colors play an essential role in interior designs. They give power to a room and make it distinct from other parts of the house.

    They must reflect the natural design of the room and complement the décor. Element colors that adhere to nature create a sense of calm in the surrounding. That explains why Benjamin Moore’s White Dove OC-17 is popular.

    A vast range of colors invokes unique feelings and emotions in people. For example, green and lavender are relaxing, creating a healthy and peaceful mood in the room. That is why you will find them in most yoga and meditation centers.

    Bold colors give life to the room, pastels give warmth, while blues and cool grays provide a sense of peace. In comparison, dull colors lead to depression and sadness. If you intend to evoke passion and deep emotions, go for the red color.

    Some colors induce confidence in people, such as blue, increasing their productivity. They make people feel more comfortable with their environment. Yellow brings out the creativity in people as it makes them more optimistic.

    6. Trending Designs Change

    Although it is easy to learn the interior designs of other countries from the internet, the styles still differ from one country to another. The techniques used in a particular country majorly depend on the culture of its people, their customs, and beliefs. Availability of materials, economic status, and climate are also significant determinants.

    Also, as time goes by, the trending designs keep changing. People are becoming more creative with their plans. Most of them incorporate the old and new styles to come up with unique styles.

    7. Bring Out The Lighting

    Lighting influences the accessibility of space, so it is vital to fit the correct type of lighting according to the place. Offices and other work areas need sufficient lighting to enable people to work in a conducive environment. Each square meter requires 500 lumens. Lighting is not as important when decorating relaxing rooms, as they only need enough light to see around.

    Natural light plays a significant role in boosting people’s mental health. It is necessary to include windows in every room. The presence of windows helps to reduce acute and chronic pain.

    Also, incorporating natural elements, like lighting, windows, and plants, in the designs helps increase productivity by 15%. Therefore, interior design plays a significant role in boosting the performance of employees in their workplace.

    Conclusion

    Interior designing is constantly changing, and new facets emerge every day. Designing involves many factors that we can benefit from when we employ the services of an interior designer.

    Interior design is also a valuable and creative profession that uses its space limitations to create unique designs for a house.

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