THE HOUSE OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Month: May 2021

Top Hotel Lobby Design Tips

by

TOP HOTEL LOBBY DESIGN TIPS

Your lobby is your business’s first impression. Not only does a lobby’s interior design set the tone for the overall service, style, and ambiance of the building, but it also directly impacts the perceptions and satisfaction of the people who visit it. More than just a room, a lobby is the bridge from stranger to beloved client. 

We believe a lobby should be an experience for everyone who walks in. The aesthetics should be splendid enough to encourage guests to stop and take it in, while simultaneously being easy to navigate and operational for business. By following our Top Hotel Lobby Design Tips, your lobby will transform from a room into a striking and functional space that embraces your guests every time they walk through the doors. 

1. Design your lobby according to your guests.

Your lobby should attract your dream clients – who are they? What are they attracted to? What draws, and further holds, their attention? How should they feel within your walls? By asking yourself these questions, you can get an idea of where to start. Are they the type that have to go from A to B as quickly as possible? Meaning a more streamlined space. Or are they the type that can stop and have coffee first? Meaning more seating and strategically placed outlets.

 

2. Showcase your hotel’s unique personality.

Your hotel lobby is akin to a person’s smile – it expresses everything about who they are. Your lobby is a showcase for your hotel’s personality and brand. Is your hotel minimalistic, or grandeur? You can communicate these things in the details. If your brand is understated, a simple vase of flowers can be all the decor you need. If your brand is bold, you may choose instead to showcase an ornate chandelier. Colors, textures, and style should be cohesive throughout the hotel. And no matter what your brand, be sure to utilize indoor plants and greenery to promote relaxation as well as detox the air.

 

3. The space should be multi-functional.

A hotel lobby can be likened to a city center – this is where all the magic is happening. Check-ins, check-outs, meet-ups, pick-ups, you name it. For this reason, the lobby should have everything your guests may need. A comfortable place to wait for a tour or recharge after a flight. An inviting area with food and beverages where one can meet a friend or colleague. A designated desk/service center to connect with the staff. Seating areas should also be complete with little details that can alleviate strain on employees, such as maps and books about the local area’s entertainment options.

 

Are you ready to transform your lobby from a room into an experience? The House of Design team is here to help you apply these tips to your hotel interior. Contact us for more information today.

What is Vastu Interior Design?

by

WHAT IS VASTU INTERIOR DESIGN

What if the secret to your happiness, health, and wealth lies in the placement of your home’s interior design? For followers of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian system of architecture and design, this is exactly the case. Similar to Feng Shui, Vastu Shastra is believed to encourage positive energy, wellbeing, and prosperity throughout your home by balancing the five elements. While many practitioners apply the principles of Vastu Shastra to the overall construction of a home, Vastu can also be used in the interior space to fully envelop the home’s inhabitants in harmonious energy. 

What Is Vastu Shastra?

Vastu Shastra elegantly merges science, artful design, and astrology to create an environment that radiates positive energy and flow. The five elements of nature serve as guidelines for the design, designating anything from which colours and materials to use to how much light and ventilation there should be. It is believed that when the elements of water, earth, air, fire, and space are perfectly aligned, the home will result in improved finances, health, relationships, and personal satisfaction.

Utilizing Vastu Shastra In Interior Design

Even if you aren’t a believer in the power of Vastu Shastra, the science still offers a practical way of creating an open, bright, and liveable space. Much of Vastu Shastra relies on the 8 directions, so carefully selecting your floor plan is essential. If your home is already completed, applying these Vastu principles to the interior design will still bring benefits:

  • Have A Designated Pooja Room

A pooja room is a dedicated space for your rituals – whether you pray, meditate, or do yoga. This space is used to energise your environment and raise the vibrations. The color palette should consist of whites, lemons, and lighter blues, and copper vessels or candles can be used to decorate the altar.

  • Keep Your Space Clutter Free

Clutter obstructs the flow of energy, which can diminish your sense of wellbeing as well as your productivity. These days there are plenty of clever storage options to keep your home neat and tidy.

  • Plants, Plants, Plants 

Indoor plants will invigorate your home’s natural energy and aid in detoxification of the air, so place as many of them in your home as you like. The more, the better. Plants to explore could be bamboo, orchids, money plants, and jasmine.

Want to learn more about how interior design can transform your life from the inside out? Contact us today. 

 

4 Tips for Choosing a Home Colour Palette

by

4 Tips for Choosing a Home Colour Palette

Nothing is more personal than color. Choosing a color palette for your home is one of the most important, yet daunting, tasks when it comes to decorating your interior space. Read on for our best tips to create the color palette that will best suit your style, personality, and lifestyle. 

  1. Choose Your Colors

Start by working with the color wheel. Use the color wheel to create your own color scheme that best fits your personality. There are 4 possible color schemes. Monochromatic uses tone on tone of the same color, with the addition of white or black, to alter the color. Analogous color schemes use colors that appear next to each other on the color wheel. For example, yellow will be used with green or orange to create a colorful and soothing palette. Contrasting color schemes are more dramatic. These use a triad of contrasting colors to introduce more color and energy into your home. Complementary color schemes use two opposing colors to create a dramatic and bold energy color scheme. 

  1. Psychology of Color

Remember that color also has a psychological effect – changing your mood and energy levels. Incorporating a color’s psychological effect with the function of the room can make a world of difference.

  1. Lighting

Lighting is imperative for the overall ambience of the room and can change the way color looks from day to night. Take color samples home to see how they interact with fixtures and natural light throughout the day.

  1. Personal Preference

Ultimately, the color palette you choose will come down to personal preference. Are you drawn to a particular color or colors? Start there, then look at the varying light and dark hues of that same color. A great example is if you have chosen green, and one shade has grey undertones and one shade has blue undertones. One hue could be used for the living room, and the other one could be incorporated into the dining area. Tied together by a neutral color in both rooms along the trim. 

Just remember that it is all about balance. An accent in one room can be the main color in another room. It is also wise to choose your desired colorful furnishings and other small items, such as curtains and pillows, before doing something drastic such as painting a wall. We hope these tips help you on your journey to creating the interior space of your dreams!






What is Feng Shui Interior Design?

by

What is Feng Shui Interior Design?

As more and more people begin to awaken in the world around us, so too has the interest in energy and well-being practices. Part of this trend has included an increase in Feng Shui as a way to enhance and balance your living environment. The positive effects of which will flow through to other areas in your life, such as your personal relationships and mental health. Today we will take you on a journey of discovery to unearth what Feng Shui Interior Design entails, and the many benefits it can bring.

What Is Feng Shui?

“Feng Shui” can be literally translated to “Wind Water.” The two vital elements for human existence that move and flow freely all over the world. This ancient Chinese art form, also referred to as the art of placement, is simply about positioning different elements to optimize “chi” or energy. Because Feng Shui relies on the use of colour, light, space, and object placement to build harmony and manipulate flow, it can be easy to see why incorporating it into your interior design will impact the ambiance of the overall space.

Incorporating Feng Shui Into Interior Design

Your home is your safe space. The way you feel and how you interact with your daily duties are vital to your wellness. That is why it is so important for this entire space to be open, welcoming, efficient, and serene. Since one key factor in Feng Shui is to harness positive energy everywhere, the garage and closet should get the same attention as the kitchen and living room. So how can the art of Feng Shui be incorporated into interior design?

Harness The 5 Elements: Wood, Metal, Earth, Water, and Fire

Wood promotes abundance and vitality. Wooden furniture and plants are an easy  way to add this element into your home. Metal symbolizes logic and intelligence. To promote knowledge and mental sharpness, you can include metal frames or sculptures in your home. Earth symbolizes stability and balance, and helps to ground. Bring the Earth element into your home with rocks and crystals Water, which symbolizes wisdom and serenity, promotes clarity and relaxation. Water elements can include mirrors, reflective surfaces, or small aquariums and fountains. Fire symbolizes passion and energy, encouraging transformation and expansion. Candles and red objects will enhance that energy. To understand which areas of the home to include the 5 elements, Interior Designers often use a Western Version of the Bagua Map. They simply lay the grid over your floorplan to determine which areas of your life will correspond with specific areas in your home.

General Feng Shui Interior Tips

  1. Keep it open. Attracting good energy into your home starts with the front door. 
  2. Keep it clean. Too much clutter will cloud your brain and prevent energy flow. 
  3. Air and light need to be able to flow within the home, bringing good energy and rejuvenation.
  4. Place the bed and desk towards doorways to increase power and minimize vulnerability. 
  5. Add a houseplant to every room to purify the air, increase health, and improve energy.

(416) 561-2691

(647) 478-9240

Design Assistance Available

Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm

Weekends By Appointment

Copyright  © 2020 houseofdesign.com – All rights reserved

CONNECT