What is Interior Design? •
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by Kadie Chiera J Hill Interiors
nterior design is how we function in our spaces. It influences our daily lives in a powerful way; affecting how we live, work, learn, and play. Interior design is not just picking out furniture, wall colors and window treatments. It is about the whole built environment. Everything you see, feel and experience in a space was designed by someone. Someone who put detailed thought into the materials you see and how you use that space. Design is when a space just feels good. All the details - from grout color to the flow of the floorplan - are accounted for to create a safe, functional and beautiful environment. Interior design is broken up into two main categories: residential and commercial. Residential is just that - residential! Commercial design is any space that is used commercially such as office buildings, retail stores, fitness studios and spas. There are more subcategories that designers specialize in, like hospitality,
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