Example of interior architecture
Example of interior architecture

Interiors

Interior architecture is the design of the spaces of a closed place and the objects of common use within it, be it a private home, a commercial establishment, a reception space, a work environment. A branch of architecture that focuses mainly on the interior spaces of a building, from the distribution aspects to the study of furnishings and finishes.

Interiors are a reflection of the living space and their design can have a profound effect on the ambiance of any home. From modern minimalist to classic traditional, there is something for everyone when it comes to designing the perfect interior. To achieve this, several elements such as color, texture, furniture, lighting, and flooring must be considered.

Color plays a vital role in interior design and can be used to create different moods within a space. For example, shades of blue evoke a sense of calm and relaxation, while more vibrant colors like yellow bring warmth and energy. Texture is another important element of interior design that helps create visual interest. Different materials such as wooden planks, stone tiles, metallic accents, fabrics and fabrics are available in various textures that bring charm and character to any room.

Furniture also plays an important role in interior design, as it adds comfort and style to any living space. They can range from minimalist pieces like sofas or armchairs to large items like beds or desks, all with unique shapes and sizes that help define the style of the room. Similarly, lighting fixtures come in different sizes and designs that help set the tone for any room, from warm and welcoming to sleek and contemporary lamps.

Finally, the floors complete any furnishing project, offering practicality and aesthetic appeal. Different types of flooring, such as hardwood planks or laminate panels, can give a classic feel, while slate tiles or marble slabs can add a touch of luxury to any room. Regardless of the type of flooring chosen, it must complement the overall look of the space while keeping functionality as a top priority.

The importance of an interior designer cannot be overstated when it comes to getting the perfect décor for any home. A skilled interior designer is able to bring together all the elements of a space to create the desired mood, from color and texture to furniture and flooring.

 

Contemporary interior apartment
Interior of a post-World War II block. Interior design project in Ukraine

"Interior for Kate & Corgis" is the name of the project designed by Olha Havelock Wood, located in one of the blocks built in Ukraine after World War II and is inspired by the interiors of Western cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Brussels

Aqua, drink in restaurant: an interior design projecting us into a wreck at the bottom of the sea
Aqua, drink in restaurant: an interior design projecting us into a wreck at the bottom of the sea

Architect Nick Maltese leads the guests of Aqua, drink in restaurant beneath the surface of the waves, for an experience that fires up the five senses and makes us feel like we are in a wreck in the depths of the sea

TAAAC Apartment: the needs and desires that dictate the magic and playfulness of an interior design project
TAAAC Apartment: the needs and desires that dictate the magic and playfulness of an interior design project

The needs of tourists for short-to-medium-term rentals require homes that can provide the same comfort as that of a permanent home.
This is why ATOMAA has designed TAAC Apartment, a space which magically changes shape according to the user's needs, never the same, made up of fixed and mobile storage cupboards

New showroom for Mobilia, for a setting that inspires and drives the visitor
New showroom for Mobilia, for a setting that inspires and drives the visitor

Mobilia opens the doors to its new shop in the heart of Toronto's Design District to offer a more creative shopping experience and a completely new visual concept

A journey through the design of Chinese restaurant Chikalicious Taikoo
A journey through the design of Chinese restaurant Chikalicious Taikoo

Cosy, comfortable, elegant, Chikalicious Taikoo uses a unique and defined design language for its interior

Counter Restaurant Lion
Restaurant and cocktail bar in Rome. Maximalist style as a counterpoint to the austerity of the building that houses it

In the heart of Rome, halfway between the Pantheon and Navona Square lies the new restaurant and cocktail bar designed by COLLIDANIELARCHITETTO. It is called LIÒN and is housed in a historic building from the Fascist era: the bold shapes and saturated colours in a maximalist style contrast with the austerity of the building that houses it, restoring fragments of the dolce vita to the city

Dresden Mobile. A mobile store that embodies the values and ethics of today's society
Dresden Mobile. A mobile store that embodies the values and ethics of today's society

Dresden Mobile is a mobile store for Dresden Optics. Built on a recycled steel frame this transportable retail store seeks to embody the ethos of today's society with its dedication to recycling

POP UP, the elevator inspired by the cinema designed to give personality to a service space
Elevator inspired by the cinema designed to give personality to a service space

The result of this collaboration between CaroppiCaberlon and IGV Group is POP UP.  Pop Up is part of the Ad Hoc line, a new generation of products inspired by the most famous names in architecture, in which the elevator becomes a design object that is extremely customizable

Mexico and Clouds. Bright colors, vintage pieces and custom furniture for a youthful and refreshing accommodation
Mexico and Clouds. Bright colors, vintage pieces and custom furniture for a youthful and refreshing accommodation

Bright colors, arches, custom furniture with interspersed vintage pieces, wood, green (a lot) and a small corner of Mexican inspiration with an original handmade South American hammock. These are the ingredients of the interior design project Mexico and Clouds that originated in the large basement of a building from the 70s in the center of Milan

Holt Renfrew Ogilvy in Montreal. A sustainable space that houses big brand luxury
Holt Renfrew Ogilvy in Montreal. A sustainable space that houses big brand luxury

Located in Montreal, the new flagship store is the largest Holt Renfrew store in Canada and actually occupies 6 floors. The design of this large store complies with modern ecological standards through the use of sustainable materials such as recycled wood, LED lighting, recycled materials and finishes from renewable sources

Glory casa showroom. The round arch is considered an iconic element of Italian design
Glory casa showroom. The round arch is considered an iconic element of Italian design

Vudafieri-Saverino Partners has developed a new concept for the showrooms of the brand, a leader in China in selling furniture made in Italy: a combination of architecture and interior design to express the elegance and style of the Bel Paese

House in Porto
The interior of a house is redesigned. Sequence of irregular spaces and different geometries

The interior design project by fala studio is based in Porto and involves the coexistence of overlapping antagonistic spatial structures. The ground floor is designed as a free space, unlike the first floor, which encloses all the complexity of the home

Interior of the restaurant in tropical tones
Restaurant in Valencia that offers tropicalism and oriental flavours. A mix of cuisine and design

The Kaikaya restaurant, designed by Masquespacio, was established by the fusion of two different cultures with the soul of its property, a Valencian who moved to Brazil and fell in love with Nikkei-Nikkei cuisine, a combination of Japanese and Brazilian cuisine

Loft with oak floors and cast iron details
Industrial loft for a photographer in New York. Oak floor and cast iron details

Desai Chia Architecture renovates a New York loft for a photographer looking for a stimulating work environment. A space that would serve both as a gallery for her photographs and as a living space in which she can enjoy her privacy

De Biertuin West in Amsterdam. Interior and exterior design inspired by the German biergärten
De Biertuin West in Amsterdam. Interior and exterior design inspired by the German biergärten

The concept is inspired by the German biergärten, an open-air area surrounded by trees, where beer and food are served on long wooden tables, highlighting in this way the original architecture of the building.
Linearity, compactness and warmth are the main components of the design. These abstract elements are translated into an interplay of raw materials often found in outdoor spaces such as concrete, wood and copper

Apartment with parquet flooring
Small flat in the heart of Florence. Comfort, functionality and design within 50 sqm

"Flat Eleven" is a small flat redesigned by Pierattelli Architettura, completely reconfigured with respect to the original condition, in which the absence of square metres is seen as an opportunity, with limited space wisely designed.

"The future belongs to the brave": at Mirai Ramenclub in Basel, the design brings the ancient back to life in a bold mix of tastes and styles

Design discovers a new dimension when cultures, traditions, and contemporary architectural practices intertwine. Exquisite style soars and merges into an innovative and fascinating dining space: the Mirai Ramenclub opened in 2020 in Basel, Switzerland

Renovated apartment in Barcelona
Apartment like a blank canvas. The furniture with its sinuous shapes define the space

The renovation of the apartment in Barcelona, in Parlament Street by h3o architects consisted of creating a spatial continuity through the use of white colour in order to make the space become a white canvas, defined only by the furniture.

Design with sleek lines and a natural moodboard for Bloom 33 Botanic Bar in via Mazzini in Crema
Design with sleek lines and a natural moodboard for Bloom 33 Botanic Bar in via Mazzini in Crema

Bloom 33 Botanic Bar occupies the ground floor of a 19th century building, located in the main street of Crema's historic center. Formerly a clothing store, the space has been transformed using aged wood, oxidized iron and original brickwork

Wein&co Vienna
Sensual Renaissance and Baroque motifs. Restaurant in a historic palace in Vienna

Near St. Stephen's Cathedral in the Austrian capital, an existing 800 square metre catering area in a historic building is being completely renovated to make way for the famous Wein&Co chain of bars and restaurants.

Loopo, a cool and young place. Yellow and neutral tones render the product a protagonist
Loopo, a cool and young place. Yellow and neutral tones render the product a protagonist

Loopo was born with the aim of creating a different version of shoe store, trying to combine the renowned Spanish "zapatera" tradition with a more avant-garde design. It seeks an attractive and neutral space, where the product becomes the main protagonist.

The Amsterdamsche Tram, from the repurposing of recycled materials, is transformed into a picturesque and unconventional new urban point of interest in Amsterdam
The Amsterdamsche Tram, from the repurposing of recycled materials, is transformed into a picturesque and unconventional new urban point of interest in Amsterdam

"Probably one of the important roles that architecture can play is that of a social mediator. Architecture is in its essence a social process" and cc-studio with the project for the Amsterdam Tram manages to go beyond the limits of individual interests and conventionality

Baroque Restaurant Three Roses in Broumov Monastery, amidst arches and vaults, is offering you a unique architectural and gastronomic experience
Baroque Restaurant Three Roses in Broumov Monastery, amidst arches and vaults, is offering you a unique architectural and gastronomic experience

The ADR architectural studio has been involved in the ongoing renovation of the Broumov Monastery over a long period of time. Respecting the masterpiece created by the builders of the monastery, the studio's projects strive to connect with the work of Baroque architects such as Christoph Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignaz

Queen’s Head Hote brick building
Apartment on the Thames. Continuous and cozy spaces framed by the view of the river

The apartment is located inside the former public building The Queen's Head Hotel, with a direct view of the Thames where the Oxford / Cambridge regatta is held. The task of Studio gilesreid architects was precisely to enhance the interior through the exterior.

Shay, tea room and restaurant. Dusty overtones inspired by the Syrian desert vibe
Shay, tea room and restaurant. Dusty overtones inspired by the Syrian desert vibe

Shay, located in the heart of Montreal's culinary scene, offers an escape from the red brick and grey stone facades found on the main street while being inspired by the sunset colours of the Syrian desert

Nil Dos House, from a construction warehouse to an urban loft in the centre of Barcelona
Nil Dos House, from a construction warehouse to an urban loft in the centre of Barcelona

In the heart of the Gràcia district, a warehouse belonging to a small construction company defies the darkness and the bizarre internal fragmentation and is turned into Nil Dos House: a luminous dwelling, an oasis of peace and vegetation

Micro-living in continuous transformation:
Micro-living in continuous transformation: "everything moves and nothing stays still"

An optimized service area frees up space and access to natural light sources for the main spaces, which are fitted with movable wooden walls and fabric partitions, allowing the micro-living to be transformed according to the needs of the moment

bar café floor and wood coverings
Cafeteria in Amsterdam symbol of a neighbourhood. The furniture divides the space into imaginary landscapes

The Bellamy neighbourhood was marginal to the city but since the 19th century people have been migrating to the suburbs like a caravan. The Modijefsky Studio transformed the journey into a concept of a bar and restaurant, hence the name Karavaan.

Arie Op de Hoek, a place that can quickly become a second home, cosy and ... thirst-quenching, in the best tradition of Dutch brown cafés
Arie Op de Hoek, a place that can quickly become a second home, cosy and ... thirst-quenching, in the best tradition of Dutch brown cafés

Arie Op de Hoek is the latest addition to the Goudvisch family. The imaginary family of bar owners that started with Bonnie welcomes a new cousin, Arie, in Amsterdam's De Pijp district

Myst Salon and Spa, from the tradition of the first Indian barber shops, a wellness experience among the foliage and the design
Myst Salon and Spa, from the tradition of the first Indian barber shops, a wellness experience among the foliage and the design

In the history of Hyderabad in India, the first barbers hung mirrors in the trees and pampered their clients in the shade: the design of the Myst Salon and Spa is inspired by this rural image, enhancing the surrounding nature and bringing it into the interior of this oasis of relaxation with a play of transparencies and reflections