In March, few could imagine month six of this pandemic. While our homes continue to serve as our office, classroom, conference room, restaurant, gym, playground, and space for rest and recovery, our space has never been more important to our daily lives. Interior design, whether it’s a quick fix or a full-scale project, can enhance the everyday.
Maximize Through Space Planning
Whether you’re an urban dweller with cozy quarters or a suburban family with sprawling square footage, space planning is a tenet of great design. A well-planned space, regardless of its size, never feels crowded. Quick tips: take a less is more approach to the amount of furniture in a room, ensure walkways and hallways allow for unencumbered movement, and don’t be afraid to divide spaces into multiple zones instead of a single focal point.
Well-Designed Self-Care
While everyone is managing a wide range of stresses and responsibilities at this time, it is important to give ourselves grace and make time for self-care. Design is an important element of an at-home wellness ritual. We believe in luxurious master bathroom renovations for this very reason, as well as the power of a cozy reading nook to escape with a good book or a restorative meditation. For a quick mood-enhancement, light candles at the end of the work day to mark the transition to evening hours.
Out of the Box Work Spaces
Sitting in the same spot every day for work or remote learning can create brain fog and stifle inspiration. Creating different areas can help keep both adult and kids’ minds fresh. I’ve designated an outdoor Zoom station for virtual meetings and classroom interaction, the kitchen island for arts and crafts, and a cozy bohemian style alcove with floor cushions for quiet reading time and responding to emails.
To take your space planning, work areas, and self-care sanctuary to the next level, CHD specializes in luxury residential renovation and whole-home furnishings projects.
By Casey Howard, Casey Howard Designs
Photography by SEN Creative / Lauren Andersen