Interior Design
We are living within Three Dimensional Space and we have the choice to make our place from Good to Great. Learn How to Upgrade your room and make it worth to match with your lifestyle.
Introduction
Procedure of Interior Design
There are few Sectors that we shall take into consideration when we move on to Design – from a Room to a House, whether it is for you to Live, to Work or to Sleep. Be clear about the Procedure and you won’t be getting too far away from your Expectation versus the Reality.
Concept
Your may choose your favourite Concept whether it is Pre-established or you may Create your Free Style – Mix & Match subject to your Own Will.
The Choice of Concept
• Modern
• Minimalist
• Contemporary
• Industrial/ Rustic
• Meditarenean Style
• Balinese Style
• Chinese Style
• Roman Style
• Zen Style
• Other Style
Space Planning
This is where the Mathematics meets the Artistic – How well you may achieve the Outcome is very much depending on how good you may obtain a Balance in between the Reality versus your Expectation.
The Strategy of Space Planning
• List out your Requirement
• Get the Exact Site Measurement
• Draft out all kind of Possibility
• Doing Case Study with 3D Softwares
• Seek for Professional Opinion
• Learn from other’s Lesson
• Avoid Technical Mistake
• Do your Best
Built-in object
The object that we Fix either on the floor, wall or ceiling which is Built-in to suit the site dimension. Once it is installed it is considered as “Semi-Permanent Content” in the room.
The Reference of Built-in Furniture & Fittings
• Built-in Cabinet
• Kitchen Cabinet
• Storage Cabinet
• Wardrobe
• Wall Shelving
• Bar Counter
• Ceiling
• Cornice
• Skirting
• Door Panel
• Sanitary Fittings
• Others
Loose object
We may fill in our room with Loose object to cater for different usage. The “Non-Permanent Content” could be relocated according to our wish as it is much more easier to be adjusted.
The Reference of Loose Furniture
• Console Table
• TV Console
• Settee & Ottoman
• Coffee Table
• Side Table
• Dining Table
• Dining Chair
• Bar Stool
• Cart
• Bed/Mattress & Divan
• Sofa Bed/Day Bed
• Dressing Table & Chair
• Study Table & Chair
• Others
Hard Furnishing
Referring to those which are constructed on site and they formed the “Permanent Content”of the room. The most fundamental items that we should make the most careful choice.
The Reference of Hard Furnishing
• Floor Material
• Wall Material
• Ceiling Material
• Partition Material
• Door Jamb
• Window Frame & Panel
• Others
Soft Furnishing
This is the most interesting part, very much depends on Personal Preference. There is nothing in-appropriate as long as the person who lives in the room is Happy with the Theme they have chosen.
The Reference of Soft Furnishing
• Overall Theme
• Color Scheme
• Lighting Ambiance
• Curtain & Blinds etc
• Wall Paint & Wall Paper etc
• Rugs & Mats etc
• Throw Cushions
• Posters & Paintings etc
• Flowers & Plants
• Decorative Accessories
• Table Lamp & Standing Lamp
• Others
Mechanical & Electrical fittings
The most Technical Part to be Handled with Care – from the concealed Conduits & Cables to the surface mounted Fittings, from the Invisible towards the Visible. We should not be compromised with these details as the potential risk could be huge.
The Parts to be Taken Care Of
• Light Fittings (concealed/surfaced/suspended)
• Switches (1/2/3 gangs, one/two way)
• Power Points (low/high voltage)
• Air-conditonal Unit (indoor + outdoor)
• Home Theater System
• Security System
• Smart Home System
• Heater System (cold & hot water supply)
• Ventilation System (fan/exhaust fan)
• Appliances (fridge, oven, hook & hob etc)
• Others
conclusion
Be A Logical Artist
Interior Design is NOT limited to Artistic Touch but it shall be inclusive of Realistic Input. The Functionality and the Practicality of the living space can never be surpassed by the Beauty of the Interior. In fact, they shall be Complimenting and Supporting each other, making our living environment – “Pleased to Look at” & “Great for Live in”.
Our Opinion
#1• Consolidate the
#2• Work Out the
#3• Quote for the
#4• Budget for the
#5• Prioritise On the
#6• Secondary List of
#7• Must DO the
There is always possibility to divide the Renovation Progress into Phases subject to individual’s Dateline & Cost Concern. But the Interior Design Procedure is the Guideline that we should not be missed from the beginning. It is the Initial Framework to be Set-up so that you may fill in the content step by step.
integration
Hardware + Software
There are few Sectors that we shall take into consideration when we move on to Design – from a Room to a House, whether it is for you to Live, to Work or to Sleep. Be clear about the Procedure and you won’t be getting too far away from your Expectation versus the Reality.
Outline one
Hardware
We live in Gravity and therefore we are restricted by the existing form of regulations. We could never ignore the fact that all the elements around us are subject to Mathematical Formulas that humans have discovered or have not yet discovered. We may define it as “Reality” and “Physical World” under the “Hardware” category.
The Classification of Hardware
• Engineering Component – Technical Work
• Physical Constraints – Existing Room Size
• Visible Form and Shape – Structure
• Compulsory Parts – Must Do
Outline two
Software
Even though we are restricted, we are also Gifted with unlimited potential to imagine, to paint, and to draw something – whether we have seen it or not. We could Create something within the three dimensional space where we are living. We may define it as “Creativity” and “Art World” under the “Software” category.
The Classification of Software
• Natural Component – Artistic Work
• Emotional Space – Unlimited Expression
• Invisible Form and Shape – Feelings
• Personal Choice – Subject to Individual
Outline three
Interior Design
It is a technical skill to maintain the Balancing of 【A】”Hardware” and 【B】”Software” when comes to 【D】”Interior Design”. We play the role to make the outcome of our project “Beautiful” and yet “Practical” which shall match the Taste and Lifestyle of our 【C】”Client” instead of us. Our ultimate definition of “D”=”A”+”B”+”C”.
The Principle of Interior Design
• To Integrate the Requirement of our Client and to Implement the Customization according to our Client’s Software Preference and yet Take Care of the Hardware Component.
• To Provide Professional Advice when there are Conflicts among the Hardware and Software so that our Client would be able to make a Wise Choice.
• To Analyse and to Recognize the Possible Discrepancy of Implementation in order to Avoid Wastage which might be occurring more “Time, Cost and Efforts” at the end of the day.
territory
Home Sweet Home
There are few Sectors that we shall take into consideration when we move on to Design – from a Room to a House, whether it is for you to Live, to Work or to Sleep. Be clear about the Procedure and you won’t be getting too far away from your Expectation versus the Reality.
ENTRANCE FOYER
• Console
• Shoes Cabinet
• Stool
LIVING
• Feature Wall
• Coffee Table
• Side Table
• Sofa Set
• Cabinet
DINING
• Side Board
• Dining Table
• Dining Chair
DRY KITCHEN
• Kitchen Cabinet
• Breakfast Counter
• Breakfast Stools
WET KITCHEN
• Cooking Area
• Washing Area
• Storage Area
LAUNDRY
• Washer
• Dryer
• Utility Area
• Drying Area
BEDROOM
• Headboard
• Mattress
• Divan
• Dressing Table
• Dressing Chair
BATHROOM
• Basin
• Water Closet
• Shower
• Bathtub
STUDY
• Study Table
• Study Chair
• Book Shelves
• Storage Cabinet
• Reading Area
TV ROOM
• TV Console
• Sound System
• Sofa/ Couch
• Coffee Table
• Bar Area
OTHERS
• Parents’ Room
• Guest’s Room
• Baby’s Room
• Maid’s Room
UTILITY ZONE
• Balcony/ Terrace
• Pantry/ Store
• Gym