Transform your living spaces with our ultimate guide to residential interior design in Pakistan.
Designing the interior of your space can be an overwhelming task, but with the right approach, it can be an enjoyable experience. We all want to have an aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable space that aligns with our taste, budget, and style.
Some of us follow our instincts and skills to design our ideal space while some of us rely on professionals to do it for us. But it doesn’t matter, if you're planning to design, renovate or redesign your home, this basic and ultimate guide to residential interior design in Pakistan can help you create a beautiful and functional living space, which serves as the foundation for all interior design trends and styles.
Understand Your Style and Know Your Taste
The first step in designing your home's interiors is to understand your personal style and be well aware of your taste and liking. Do you prefer a traditional, modern, or contemporary look? Are you drawn to bright, dark colors or subtle, neutral tones? It's important to determine your personal style before starting the design process.
Defining and Planning the Spaces
Before making any design decisions, it's important to plan the space and the kind of furniture you'll need. This will help you make informed decisions when selecting furniture and decor.
Let's start by defining spaces according to their functions. Living spaces and bedrooms require different materials, furniture, and accessories, and understanding this can make all the difference in achieving the desired aesthetic.
Creating a Mood Board
It might not be necessary but we recommend creating a mood board as it is a powerful tool that will help visualize and stay focused on the overall design concept, which ultimately results in a successful and cohesive design. And in case you opt for a professional interior designer, a mood board can help you communicate and collaborate by providing a visual reference for everyone to understand the design direction and the desired aesthetic of the space.
Choosing Right Color and Textures
After defining spaces, the next step is to choose the right color theme and texture for your space. One deciding factor is the exterior and interior environment. The amount of natural light that enters your space should influence your color and texture choices. If you have a lot of natural light flowing in throughout the day, you can experiment with darker colors and heavier textures to create a cozy environment. On the other hand, if your space doesn't get a lot of natural light, opting for light colors and minimal textures can make your space appear more spacious.
Flooring
Flooring is another crucial aspect of interior design. Durability, comfort, color tones, and aesthetics should all be considered when selecting flooring options. Carpet, tile, hardwood, and laminate are popular choices in Pakistan.
Walls and Ceilings
Walls and ceilings play a significant role in shaping the overall ambiance of a room. If you want to create an open and continuous space, using a single hue or color for all the walls is a good option. Alternatively, if you want to break the pattern, you can add different shades and textures to create an accent wall or a feature wall and customize it as per your taste.
Ceilings play as huge a part in interior design as other factors do. If you don’t want your space to look busy and suffocating, classical fancy detailed ceilings that have been in style for a long time in Pakistan are a big no. However, now the trend is shifting towards opting for plain or minimal ceiling designs with light or neutral colors and so should you. It is a much better and wiser choice as they are timeless, enhance the openness and calmness of the space and are budget-friendly.
Choosing the Right Furniture
When choosing furniture, it's important to follow the theme. If you're going for a modern theme, make sure the furniture is modern in all the spaces, but if you want to mix and match themes, it is crucial and best to create a balanced fusion.
The furniture typology must be scaled according to the size and area of the space. For example, a king-sized bed in a small room would occupy too much space and make the room feel cramped. Additionally, small furniture in a big room can make the room feel empty, disproportionate, and lacking in comfort.
Therefore, it is important to choose furniture that complements the size of the room and creates a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere
Accessories
A room can gain individuality and charm through accessories. To improve the design of the space, incorporate artwork, accent rugs, pillows, and other decorations. Select pieces that complement both your own personal style and the room's overall design. You can stick to the main mood board as planned in the beginning, but you can divert a little from the theme to add a touch of personal style. For instance, if your mood board is neutral and minimal, you can always add a pop of color or a pop of elements to bring out the character and personality of the space.
Window Treatments
Not many people realize this but the way you treat your windows makes a huge difference in designing a good interior space, it can make a significant impact on the ambiance of a space. Curtains and blinds can transform a space completely. You cannot make your bedroom look like an office space by installing blinds instead of lovely homey curtains. Based on the theme, color, and access to natural light in your space, you should add layers instead of complete blackout, thick and heavy curtains, or can have curtains and drapes with sheerness and varying opacity, as they can affect the mood, privacy, sound insulation, and ambiance of a room.
Lighting
Finally, lighting is essential to creating the desired aura in a room. The temperature of the lighting should match the purpose of the room. Cozy spaces benefit from warm tones, while less-used spaces benefit from cooler tones. It's also important to remember that a room's color is affected by lighting, so choose lighting that will complement the space's color palette. The quality, quantity and placement of lighting affect the mood, enhance the space, improve functionality, and create a focal point.
The Composition of Spaces
The composition of spaces in interior design is incredibly important because it sets the tone and creates a sense of harmony and balance within a room. Composition refers to the arrangement of different elements within a space, including furniture, lighting, color, texture, and patterns. By thoughtfully considering the composition and layout of a room, you can create an environment that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
In addition, the composition of spaces can also affect the functionality of a room. By carefully considering the placement of furniture and other elements, you can create a layout that maximizes the use of the space and enhances its functionality. This can be especially important in smaller spaces, where every inch of space counts.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, by referring to this ultimate guide to residential interior design in Pakistan, consider your personal style, the purpose of the room, and the overall theme of the space. Choose furniture, decor and accessories that fit your personal style and enhance the room's decor, and do not forget to consider lighting, walls, and flooring. With these tips, you can create a beautiful and functional living space.
