HOME interior designs may be ever-changing, but the “statement room” remains a staple in every good piece of real estate. It does not only serve its primary function as an essential part of the home, but also carries its crowning glory as a testimonial of one’s good taste and welcoming hospitality.
In the Philippine market, the top spot for the statement room has always been a battle between the living room and the dining room. These are areas of the house where most people entertain guests and let the environment dictate the mood and feel of the occasion and the home itself.
In 2016, however, the new wave of designer trends has brought about the ascension of the bathroom as the new statement room. Along with it, the trusty kitchen comes as a Jack of sorts. By way of impression and façade, these two rooms have, perhaps, been overlooked due to their functionality and “private” nature.
Spaces that reflect your personality
Beyond just providing comfort and answer necessity for property owners, well-designed bathrooms and kitchens elevate the vibe and the mood of ordinary spaces to reflect the design identities of homeowners. Here in the Philippines, among the most recognized companies that offer state-of-the-art designs and fixtures, especially for kitchens and bathrooms, are Noblessa and Hafele.
Minotti, a premier Italian furniture brand, upholds the belief that statement rooms are the space to fight over. Such is the reason the firm prioritizes living innovations that keep up with the trends and relate to the market’s individuality.
With the rising local design trends of “themed rooms” and mixing the old with the new, now is the best time to revamp the old throne room with some fresh installations. Houzz, one of the leaders in home design and remodeling, reports that 2016 marks the change in the ambiance of the bathroom.
One can easily convey a true “comfort room” and create a living-space atmosphere by adding different-shaped mirrors, flora, plush chairs and varying decorations. For smaller bathrooms, Elle Décor’s consortium of interior designers advocate the use of gilded fixtures, antiques and mixed materials (like metals with wood).
Rolling off that theme, kitchens have become this year’s mixed-material haven. Combining the elegance and functionality of tried-and-true kitchen staples with new designs that curate themes of rustic chic and boho industrials, your cooking area can easily be an eye-catching wonder that allows free expression and leaves a good impression.
Bending to the trend
Taking the plunge to switch up your bathrooms or take the time to curate them from scratch may seem intimidating or tedious to some, but interior design plays a big role in tying the entire house together and converting it into a home that you can truly call your own.
A well-planned, effectively designed statement room can even prove to reduce stress levels due to a less cluttered façade, pleasing hues that can send signals to the brain for relaxation, and structured arrangements that can get people to calm their senses with space and organization. This has worked for living rooms waiting rooms, dining rooms and all the statement rooms of yore. It only makes sense that with the modernization and innovation of our time, the bathroom, and even the kitchen, finally followed suit.
If there’s a good time for homeowners and developers alike to get up to speed with the world’s design innovations, now is most definitely that moment. With our burgeoning interior-decoration market and the rise of Filipino creators alongside the expansion of large foreign brands, like Crate & Barrel and the coming Ikea, it’s easier than ever to gloriously embrace the tito/tita vibes and relish in the splendor of home design.
Living Innovations President Ferdie Ong, responsible for bringing Minotti to the Philippines, has said that design goes a long way in rounding out a property. From structural development to interiors, form and function can establish the sustainability of a property, whether it be residential or commercial.
“Living spaces,” said Ong, “have to be created for lifestyles of varying individualities and preferences.” I’d have to agree. With the innovation and creativity rising from modern architecture and design, the Filipino market has become more than ready to make the throne room fit for a king.
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