INDIVIDUALITY IN INTERIOR SPACES

People live, interact or behave differently from each other. These differences are also represented in their interior spaces. Every individual tries to have some kind of individuality and specialty in some or other way. They are like to have their identity marked in their personal spaces. They have different perceptions and feelings about the colour, lights,materials and spatial configuration of objects. Their personal likeness and feel is further transferred into the interior spaces when designed as per their aesthetic senses which give that space an individual character and identity. For instance some people get a lively and fun feeling when interior is painted red but some people get a repulsive and aggressive feel of this similar colour. Taking an example from the local context in the restaurant Copper Kettle,DHA Lahore,the bold yellow walls and characters built on walls may seem pleasant and attractive to some people and at the same time unpleasant to others.Basically colour and light are sensory qualities and cannot be described fully. Everybody perceives and responds differently to colours and light. Similarly the choice in material, texture and objects also differs. Some people like grand massive furniture and detailing in their room furnishing. Some like it simple and minimal. Thus you can say it’s all about choice and preferences which lead to individuality. A home or if narrowed down the scope then a room is likely to be a personal statement you like to make it for yourself. The colour/treatment of the walls, the curtains, the furniture, the closet, the study can be designed as per one‘s perception or imagination. Their perception leads to a personal or individual’s own space. Extensive research has been done on sense of self in a home interior. One of the excerpts from these findings is

An individual’s unique identity is established through personalization of space, an action critical to overall development of Self. (Baille &Goeter,1997)

People tend to express their self in their spaces consciously or subconsciously. A space represents their character through their belongings and their placements. To define or completely express themselves in their spaces people need the help of an interior designer. An Interior Designer will help  in translating their inner psyche and their dreams into a place where they feel belonged. People want to have their own spaces as unique and a true reflection of their soul. They represent their values and character so that they can take pride in that place of their own. A room can be a mirror of self. It owns your personality and you own that room. This ownership gives a person a certain kind of pride and satisfaction. Psychologically human feel connected and secure to the place to which they feel belonged. Moreover individuality of the spaces created variety and uniqueness.                                      

An interior designer must help people to express their individuality in their spaces.