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INTERIORS – A Need Indeed

We all love to have our aspirational home done up with interiors that make it more useful, relaxing, and attractive. It impacts our mood and the way we feel in the house.

What we generally seek in a home:

Congenial for all our needs
Comfortable for all, including senior citizens and children
A retreat to sit back, unwind, and relax
Facilities to support work from home when needed
Attractive and reflective of our culture, taste, and style

All these requirements have made well-planned interiors a necessity today.

DO I NEED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT?

Gone are the days when engaging an architect or interior designer was considered pompous and extravagant.

Every family member has dreams for their much-cherished home which need to be addressed.
The house that is handed over to us is usually a crude division of spaces.
Poorly designed large houses can still feel short on space, whereas a small apartment—if professionally designed—can be a model of functionality.
Considering hectic work schedules, professional support saves our valuable time.

While we see a space for what it is, an architect sees it for what it could be.

Skillful and innovative alternatives are worked out to make the space serve our needs efficiently, while also being attractive.

Professional support is needed for:

Intelligent selection of a design theme
Functional and smooth division of spaces
Conducive color combinations
Customisation, fabrication, and installation of furniture
Useful selection of materials from the overwhelming choices available
Deployment of experienced workmen and artisans
Complete support through furnishing and decorative elements to create a charming home

Without such professional support, we often spend more time and money, yet satisfaction eludes us.

Experience also shows that an efficient design, executed with the right workmen and materials, is low on maintenance. Post-completion changes and the costs they bring are also avoidable.

So the obvious answer is: Yes, having an architect associated with us is an asset.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN ENGAGING A PROFESSIONAL

It is just a one-time effort to choose the right professional. Look for:

Professionally qualified: An architect focused on interior designing is preferable
Experienced & well-equipped: Relevant experience and latest software like 3D design tools are necessary
Compatible & inspiring: Someone who understands your likes, dislikes, and communicates comfortably
Balances aspirations with budget: Values your budget and balances it with your aspirations
Integrity: A valuable virtue in any professional
Leads in execution: Coordinates work, pre-empts delays, ensures quality; having a dedicated workshop for furniture is an added advantage
Welcomes collaboration: Works with the structural architect where necessary, serving the best interests of the end user.

INTERIORS – CONCEPTUALISATION, DESIGN, AND EXECUTION

Interior design is an intense, interactive, and technology-driven exercise comprising the following:

1. Detailed Site Evaluation

Assessment of space, existing features, ventilation, orientation, electric points, and accurate measurements.

2. Understanding Needs

Grasping family requirements, lifestyle, style preferences, and special needs of senior citizens and children.
Categorising them into “must haves” and “good to haves.”

3. Choosing Design Themes

Exploring themes such as Contemporary, Modern, Oriental, Minimalist, Eclectic, Farmhouse, or a customised blend.

4. Design Considerations

Balancing ambience, functions, family size, aesthetics, comfort, and ergonomics, while considering work-from-home needs.
These are integrated with space, lines, form, patterns, light, color, texture, and materials.

5. Concept Development

Creating alternative concepts that optimise space, comfort, and style. Rendered designs reflect the chosen look and feel.

6. 3D Presentation & Finalisation

Using digital technology, concepts are discussed interactively with the client. A 3D presentation gives a walkthrough experience, leading to the final design approval.

7. Detailed Working & Execution