Today’s modernist homes are shaped by a comfortable, practical approach to interiors. The occupant’s lifestyle is what gives them a sense of identity.
We can define a home from two different perspectives. In the first, we set senses and emotions aside and describe it as a place that meets our need for shelter. In the second, a home takes on a deeply emotional form, reflecting our identity through colours we love and objects that hold memories. Which would you prefer? A home without character that offers a purely functional way of living, or one in which you create your own personal world, awakening your imagination through art, authentic values, historical references and a return to essentials?
To create a home with a story, we need to consider objects not only for their function but also for the feelings they evoke. A home that reflects its occupant carries clues to their lifestyle, expressing their identity through hobbies, habits and preferences.
Patterns and colours reveal the secret garden we hold within us. A home designed in vibrant colours has a different energy from one decorated entirely in white. Yet it would be wrong to say that only one of these choices is right. A peaceful, calm home created solely with earthy tones, or a playful home brought to life with bright colours… both can be beautiful, happy and enjoyable. Your colour choices offer revealing insights into the atmosphere that makes you happy.
If you love reading, invest in a good bookcase. If you have a music collection, design a special shelf to display your records. If you value art, give it pride of place. If travel is your passion, surround yourself with objects from distant cultures. Incorporating your hobbies into your home’s decoration allows it to carry traces of your life. This gives your home a distinctive character and a story. These different voices define the direction of your style.
