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05 Jun
Interior Design ideas for small houses

Interior Design ideas for small houses

Author UIDC Categories Interior Design

INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS FOR SMALL HOUSES

Small houses only have their limitation in size but aid the sense of coziness, security, affordability, and feasibility.

 

These houses require less light, cleaning, and low maintenance. They benefit from low-cost house designs and floor plans with utmost functionality, if spaces are properly analyzed and designed according to the needs of clients.

As Architects in Chennai, while considering the planning services for small houses we follow the below points to improve their efficiency.

UIDC #1. Manage the number of items in the space based on the needs of the client. We understand minimalism in such scenarios and go by the motto “Less is More”.

UIDC #2. When the Interiors of the space follow the code of light and bright-colored walls they enhance the feeling of spaciousness and reduce the definement of edges and boundaries. White and cream color spaces can inculcate this feeling of bigger and brighter spaces.

UIDC #3. Follow the monochromatic palette of any color as a scheme to define variety among spaces.

UIDC #4. White walls, white minimalistic modern furniture, and some bright accessories to a space, is our personal favorite style as they impart a spacious and trendy outlook.

UIDC #5. Mirrors as part of architectural elements or design elements within small spaces, enhance the feeling of spaciousness by adding more volume.

UIDC #6. Dual or multipurpose furniture enables the juxtaposition of space in time . This aids the transformation of space for various needs and requires less space for multiple activities.

 


 “Let small spaces turn your feeling of regret into confinement !

20 Mar
A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME

A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME?

Author UIDC Categories Interior Design

A House becomes a Home?

It does when the users are equally involved in the design process. It should be comfortable to live in and should respond to the local climate and context.

 The Ongoing pandemic has caused much damage, not only in our socio-economic structure but also in our daily livelihood which displays our inability in most fields. The pandemic shut off all our activities and locked us in our living room. Sadly, we look at our habitual space as just an existing space. This pandemic allows us to get to know about our space and livelihood as a whole.

Do you know physical and mental wellness depends on your space? 

Scholars say spaces designed with good ventilation and lighting will help you attain emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental balance which leads to obtaining inner peace.

How important is Ventilation


VENTILATION
VENTILATION

Ventilation is the essential process of replacing indoor air with fresh outdoor air. Without this process, the building becomes susceptible to stagnant air, where bacteria and viruses make indoor air more polluted than the outside air. Ventilation helps to improve digestion rate, blood pressure, and heart rate and strengthens the immune system,

“All leading to a healthier and happy lifestyle which we always dreamt for”

According to the minimum ventilation standard, three air exchanges are required for the living room as well as six air exchanges for the kitchen.

As Architects in Chennai, while considering the planning services for houses we follow the below points to improve their efficiency of them.

UIDC #1. Locate the building Perpendicular to the direction of Air, which helps to increase air movement inside the building.

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UIDC #2. Determine the Window position in such a way, it helps the wind to pass through the whole space before it escapes from the room.

UIDC #3. Use a Small inlet that helps to accelerate the air velocity and a larger, wider outlet that helps to dispose of more stale air from the room.

A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME
VENTILATION

UIDC #4. Plan the inlet opening at the sill level which is three feet from the floor level and the outlet opening at the lintel level which is seven feet from the floor level. It helps dispose of indoor air which makes the space more humid.

UIDC #5. Design the space with a Small Landscaped Courtyard which helps to replace indoor air with fresh outdoor air and a natural decrease in the temperature level.

A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME
A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME

UIDC #6. Verandah, a well-known element act as a traditional transition space between public and private spaces. In contemporary designs, the verandah is adopted as a balcony which ensures thermal comfort for inhabitants.

 

A HOUSE BECOMES A HOME

“Nature and buildings”

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20 Mar
Lighting-the most important element in Interior Design

Lighting-the most important element in Interior Design

Author UIDC Categories Interior Design

How Lighting Aids In Interior Design?

Lighting is one of the more crucial aspects to consider when designing the interiors of a space. Being an integral part of the interiors, interior designers focus on planning lighting in the very early stages of the project. Good and well-planned lighting can make an average interior look good and a good interior look absolutely great. No matter the amount of money that you spend on your interiors, lighting must always be given a very high priority.

Lighting also influences the way you feel about space on a conscious as well as a subconscious level. Many aspects of lighting such as color or brightness come into play to influence the way you feel. For example in the case of an office, a bright and evenly lit space makes people feel more energetic and positive. The same space if lit dimly or inadequately, can make occupants feel gloomy, depressed and generally unproductive.

Mood and Productivity

Office lighting

Well-planned and good quality lighting has a positive impact on both moods as well as productivity. This is as true in the case of a home as it is in the case of office space and the best interior designers in India always leverage good lighting to achieve a remarkable outcome. The aim of lighting in a home is to provide an atmosphere that is warm, inviting, productive, flexible and happy. 

Broad Categories of Lighting

Ambient light

UIDC #1. Ambient Lighting – Ambient lighting can also be described as general lighting. The purpose of general lighting is to evenly illuminate the interior of a space. General lighting is planned by interior designers so as to ensure even spread of light across all surfaces of the room. This kind of lighting allows easy movement through space and allows for most general activities such as cleaning or working on a computer. Contrary to common perception, good ambient lighting is an ideal natural and artificial light mix.  Ambient light can be provided by recessed ceiling lights, track lights, wall lights or cove lights or a combination of some of the above.

 

Task Light

UIDC #2. Task Lighting – Task lighting can aid one in carrying out focused activities like reading and cooking in a residential setting or working on a laptop and writing a report in an office setting with comfort and ease. Many types of luminaries such as – sconces and track lights etc. can fulfill the requirement for task lighting. Task lighting can also be used to segregate spaces within a room.

UIDC #3. Accent Lighting – Accent lighting is used to highlight the architecture, design, or decor features of a home. A well-placed pendant over a dining room table, a spotlight on a tasteful piece of art, or a floor lamp that brings attention to a piece of furniture are all examples of accent lighting. When utilized properly, accent lighting can absolutely revolutionize your interior. Accent lighting helps the true colors and textures within a space to pop out, thereby enlivening it. Wall-mounted spotlights, downlights, track lights, etc., can bring about an interesting play of light and shadow in your interior spaces.

Lighting can affect your mood and even improve the perceived value and size of a space, which is why it is an essential element to any design scheme.