Understanding who you are designing for !

Understanding who you are designing for is the single most important factor, in establishing a profitable interior design scheme for your home, from lighting and layout to colours, textiles and fabrics. Surface design is a vital element to the interior design process, so it is important to consider your materials and fabrics carefully.

Interior design material criteria

The material you choose will depend on a number of factors and criteria, such as longevity, aesthetics, cost, durability, and availability in commercial premises. Aesthetically, lighter-coloured materials and finishes will optically enlarge the perception of your home space, whilst darker colours will make an area feel smaller and more enclosed.

You can use these aesthetics tricks to good effect, to resolve problem areas that feel too enclosed or too open. In addition, reflective or gloss surfaces will accentuate the sense of space.