Trends Influencing Architecture and Interior Design
Drafting & Design
There is an idea that architects build a house and interior designers fill it, and in the words of Rudyard Kipling, "never the twain shall meet." The fact is customers want their homes to flow smoothly from drafting all the way to the interior design requiring architects and designers to work together on specifications.
That is not to say the process is always smooth. An architect and a designer may conceptualize a space very differently and both those visions may clash with what the owner wants or needs. However, the harmony that eventually results can produce magazine-worthy spaces, examples of which are showcased throughout International Wood.
Both our Designer and our Architect were quick to note the place wood has in their work. In looking at their portfolios you can easily see how wood blends in with the spaces they have created. So whether it's a reclaimed dining room table or mahogany floor, wood is appreciated by designers and architects alike, and it unites their professions in the creation of beautiful spaces.
Interior Designer Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Designers often get the short end of the stick, sometimes derided as mere "decorators." But they are in fact the glue that holds a space together. What use is a beautiful space with exposed beams if there isn't a sense of flow in the furniture as the client walks through? A designer does not just throw a few pillows on a couch or change the drapes; they dig deep into how the space will be used and create a harmonious intersection of beauty and practicality for the client. Lori Dennis is a multiple award-winning designer who has appeared in magazines, websites and television screens throughout the world, and she knows the value of wood on her designs.
"Anegre is also hot right now and we will continue to see more of it in case goods and built-ins for home offices, libraries and media rooms." — Interior Designer Lori Dennis ASID, LEED AP
Frequently asked questions
Why do architects and interior designers need to collaborate on home projects?+
Customers want their homes to flow smoothly from drafting all the way to the interior design, which requires architects and designers to work together on specifications. Though their visions can clash with each other and with the owner's wishes, the eventual harmony can produce magazine-worthy spaces.
What role does wood play in architecture and interior design?+
Wood is appreciated by both designers and architects, blending into the spaces they create. Whether it's a reclaimed dining room table or a mahogany floor, wood unites the two professions in creating beautiful spaces.
What does an interior designer actually do beyond decorating?+
Designers are the glue that holds a space together, ensuring flow and cohesion rather than just adding pillows or changing drapes. They dig deep into how a space will be used and create a harmonious intersection of beauty and practicality for the client.
What wood species is trending for case goods and built-ins?+
According to interior designer Lori Dennis, Anegre is hot right now and will continue to appear more frequently in case goods and built-ins for home offices, libraries, and media rooms.
Who is Lori Dennis in the interior design industry?+
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP, is a multiple award-winning interior designer who has appeared in magazines, websites, and television screens throughout the world.