Thread by @artyshruti

Some thoughts on #design in interiors.
I am renovating a house for myself and during the course of this whole exercise, I have seen a few houses.
Doing interiors of a house is suddenly fashionable and people are spending huge amounts on the same.

There is just too much being crammed in houses without much thought. There are wooden panels, fancy false ceilings and designs in it, loads of LED lighting and absolutely unnecessary complicated accessories everywhere. Perhaps this increases the project cost and margins.

No one bothers to ask basic questions like
1) usage
2) utility
3) lifestyle needs
4) maintenance viability
5) upkeep issues ( dust, termites, scratches, polishing )
6) most important your city’s climate & weather.

Somehow the houses I have seen ( mostly upscale ones ) have ended up looking very similar. They follow a trend for pattern & look and have similar designs.
The whole “ house should reflect the owner touch “ is completely missing.

A house should ideally
1) reflect your personal taste and touch.
2) easy to maintain and manage
3) not have a design/fixture or furniture that can’t be changed or moved.
4) use endemic materials that are apt for the weather in your area ( high heat or moisture or very cold)

The synthetic materials, Korean materials or PU finish wood work .. I mean how can one use or recommend such materials for 40 degrees Jaipur heat.. and mean why?
Or may be I am old fashioned and prefer a house that breathes .. may be