What is Interior Design?

An abstract watercolor painting of mine from 2007.
Representative of my style- I love the stimulating color and movement of the lines.

Interior Design is the planning of a space so that it accomplishes a particular aesthetic and function. Every design is meant to evoke a certain concept or feeling, whether that is warm and inviting, or cool and relaxing. However, not all spaces are supposed to convey a comfortable atmosphere; some spaces may even be designed to make you feel sad, such as a commemorative exhibit of 9/11, and even others may be designed to make you want to leave quickly--there’s a reason all fast food restaurants use overly bright lighting and primary color schemes.

Each space is a narrative; it is a reflection of the designer and client. Each object, color, and chosen fabric layer upon each other to create the final product--these choices denote the designers interests, experiences, and attitudes which ultimately culminate to develop the designer’s style. Interior design is a reflection of many inspirations that include architecture, fashion and art, which are themselves influenced by history and modern day issues. It is a constantly evolving art form that pushes designers to solve problems and come up with innovative and creative designs every time they approach a project, adapting their style and allowing it to resonate through each challenge.