INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION (En papel)

Datos del libro

• Nº de páginas: 708 págs.
• Editorial: LOFT PUBLICATIONS
• Lengua: ESPAÑOL
• Encuadernación: Tapa dura
• ISBN: 9788492731299
• Año edicón: 2009
• Plaza de edición: BARCELONA

Sinopsis

Interior Design Inspirations is a reflection of our time and of cultural changes in our society. The realm of residential interiors is a particularly reliable index to the scope of technological progress, prevailing cultural attitudes and the values human beings hold dear. Thus it is not surprising that the design of residential interiors is accorded such great importance in today’s world. The current book is a richly illustrated exploration of residential interior design from around the world that shows the multifarious ways in which occupants and interior designers meet the challenge of designing residential space. It is a reference work that provides insight into traditional as well as new and unusual approaches that reflect the aesthetic diversity of residential interior design concepts that can inspire us to find or devise our own personal philosophy of design. With this goal in mind Interior Design Inspirations provides insight into the latest trends in interior design including that of apartments, large single family dwellings, rustically charming farmhouses, period buildings, penthouses, lofts with high ceilings and abundant light, modern duplexes and much more. Designing a living space is a complex undertaking on the part of the architect and interior designer whose main goal is to reconcile practical requirements with the functional and aesthetic needs of the client. The oft cited architectural principle whereby form follows function plays a key role in this regard. The relevance of this principle toady combined with the desire to incorporate a range of design influences have brought about substantial changes in the formal language of interior design over the past several decades. Today’s designers are far more likely to use the interplay of materials, color, light, form and texture to achieve novel effects, which is why elements such as glass and transparency have taken on such pivotal importance in contemporary design. As in the world of fashion, various styles and trends tend to co-exist on an equal footing and influence each other mutually. Also noteworthy is the fact that advances in the field of consumer electronics have brought about a major change in furnishing design styles, which has led to the development of entirely new kinds of home furnishings. Many of today’s households integrate futuristic flatscreen TVs into their home environments, park their car alongside their kitchen, have op