Building
concepts in the modern world have changed and are still in the process of
change. Usually, when a building was designed earlier it was only the exterior
and the plan and the size of the rooms that were taken into consideration but
today all that has undergone a sea change. In the modern world even as a
building is being designed its interiors are also well charted out. It is no
longer the owner who decides the placement of furniture and the texture and
color of the wall but rather it is the professional interior designer who
decides and designs all these for a coordinated look and feel.
It
was in the mid-nineteenth century that interior designing as a novel concept
began taking shape. As upholsterers and furniture makers expanded their
businesses the power of advertising grew and with it the commercialization of
design. Offices and hotels began to expand rapidly with economic growth after
the industrial revolution and thus the concept of commercial interior design evolved. What do we mean by this term?
It refers to the designing of the interiors of commercial buildings or rather
the designing of commercial spaces. The
designers usually design different parts of a large floor with various styles
of interiors so that customers can actually experience the ambiance first hand
and then choose the one best suited to their purpose. A wide array of different
materials, furnishings, etc is presented so that the customers can pick and
choose. The team of interior design consists of engineers, artists, furniture
and upholstery designers as well as plasterers, painters, etc. This is an
extremely big industry today and is rapidly expanding in scope. Earlier it was
commercial establishments like hotels which demanded such services but today
even small establishments like offices, even local banks, etc go for a professional design to impress and make the customer feel at home.
Mumbai
is the business or rather the economic capital of India and is thus home to a
large number of commercial and residential buildings. This has obviously led to
the presence of a huge number of interior design firms in Mumbai. Many of them are well-established names in the
industry and there are designers who have an exclusively elite clientele as
well those that cater to the middle class as well. With the impact of apartment
buildings, this business has grown as each apartment owner or office owner feels
the need to make his or her own space unique. These firms have highly qualified
teams who can identify, research and creatively resolve issues and lead to a
healthy, safe and comfortable physical environment. This kind of professional
can definitely make your dream a reality.
Residential interior design as the term suggests refers to the designing of the interiors
of residential buildings. This is done by professionally trained people who
plan spaces and are concerned with aesthetics, style, and mood. Depending on the
owner’s outlook on life and style preferences as well as practical issues, this
professional ensures that the residential design matches all requirements.
There are two major types of such design. One is called green design which
focuses on environmental viability and encourages recycling and usage of
renewable energy sources. The other type is called the ergonomic design which
pays attention to good posture, reduced muscle strain etc.
