Expansion is the thing that we all want. Expansion is a better life than we have now. It is something more, something bigger, something better. We are always striving for expansion.
When people buy something, it is because it provides expansion in some way in their life.
One of the reasons Interior Design is important is it creates expansion. It is worth investing in.
Creating a perfect space for you gives you something more, a better life than you have now.
If you have a business, creating the perfect space that attracts customers is key. They come because they believe what you are offering is giving them expansion. It may be a better meal, a more luxurious room, an easier life or a more attractive look.
If you are selling a house, home staging, which is like Interior Design for home buyers, creates an atmosphere that the new house offers expansion, or a better life than the buyer has now.
Has the last year made you rethink how you are living your life and what is important? Maybe it is time for some expansion in your own life.
Have you noticed while spending more time at home that many things may not be serving you to create a better life?
Does your home serve you as your workplace, sanctuary, gym, school, or whatever you need it to be?
Imagine a home that looks great, feels great, and supports you so that you can be great:).
Creating a perfect space is important. Why wait?
How Aligned Design Creates Expansion
Interior design, especially when integrated with the principles of aligned design, plays a pivotal role in shaping our experiences, influencing our emotions, and improving the overall quality of our lives. Here’s how:
Space Optimization: Efficiently designed spaces can make a room feel larger, airier, and more open. This spatial expansion can have a psychological effect, making inhabitants feel less confined or restricted.
Harmonious Flow: Aligned design often emphasizes creating a harmonious flow within a space. When items and furnishings are positioned in a way that complements natural human movement and activities, it reduces obstacles and enhances functionality.
Emotional Impact: Colors, textures, and patterns can all influence our emotions. For example, calming colors like soft blues or greens can reduce anxiety, while brighter shades might energize a space.
Improved Productivity and Focus: A well-designed home office or study area can boost productivity by minimizing distractions and providing an organized environment.
Health and Well-being: Incorporating natural light, plants, and elements of nature can improve air quality and bring about a sense of well-being. This connection to nature is often referred to as biophilic design.
Personal Reflection: When our homes or workspaces reflect our personalities, values, and passions, we feel more connected to them. This personal connection can improve mood and create a sense of belonging.
Safety and Comfort: Good design ensures that spaces are not only aesthetically pleasing but also safe and comfortable. Ergonomic furniture can prevent body strain, while proper lighting can prevent eye fatigue.
Social Cohesion: Open-concept designs or communal areas can encourage social interaction and strengthen familial or communal ties.
Flexibility for Life Changes: A design aligned with the inhabitant’s life can adapt to changes, whether it’s making space for a new family member or adjusting to a work-from-home routine.
Enhanced Aesthetics: Beauty has an intrinsic value. Being in a space that is visually pleasing can elevate mood and enrich daily life.
Sustainability and Longevity: Sustainable design choices ensure that the space is not only good for the inhabitants but also for the planet. These choices often lead to longer-lasting, durable design solutions that don’t need frequent updating or replacing.
- Power of Energy Art: Integrating energy art into interior design can be transformative. Energy art, often imbued with intention or inspired by certain frequencies, can act as a focal point that resonates with inhabitants, evoking emotions, memories, or aspirations. Such pieces can serve as daily reminders of one’s purpose, dreams, or spiritual journey, amplifying the energy in a room and facilitating personal and spatial expansion. When art is more than just decorative, but carries a deeper energetic resonance, it can catalyze introspection, motivation, and a profound sense of connection to the broader universe.
In summary, interior design, particularly when it’s aligned with the specific needs and lifestyles of its inhabitants, can create a profound impact on daily life. It goes beyond mere aesthetics, deeply influencing our emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Combined with other elements of aligned design, energy art can amplify the holistic benefits of a space, making it not just aesthetically pleasing but also spiritually enriching.
Get the Look
This Edesign I created of this beautiful bedroom is an example of expansion. This bedroom is relaxing, yet happy and inspiring. It brings the outside in. It is eco-friendly. It provides a calm and relaxing retreat or sanctuary to spend time in front of the fire with your special someone. This design could be for a homeowner, or for a business if you had a hotel or Bed and Breakfast. It is also a beautiful example of how a bedroom could be staged if you were selling the home. In each case, it shows an example of a better life and appeals to people’s emotions.
Aligned Design
My philosophy of great Interior Design, which I call Aligned Design, considers three key factors. These are art, science and energy. The intersection of the three is where the magic happens.
Interior design is not just about arranging beautiful furnishings or picking attractive colors; it’s a blend of art, science, and energy.
Art: This is the creative aspect we often associate with interior design. It includes selecting furniture, decor, lighting, and architectural details to create a cohesive and appealing space tailored to one’s lifestyle.
Science: This brings a higher dimension to design, especially when considering color. Instead of just relying on personal preference, using color science ensures that the hues in a space not only look good but also evoke the desired emotions. Furthermore, understanding eco-friendly and sustainable design options means creating spaces that are both beautiful and responsible.
Energy: This is about making deeper connections. It’s tying the design to personal stories, aspirations, and the surrounding environment, including elements of Feng Shui and biophilia. When a space resonates on this level, it elevates the overall experience from just being in a room to feeling truly connected to it.
In essence, a truly transformative space considers all these pillars holistically, aligning them perfectly to create magic in design.
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Your edesign renderings capture that expansion so beautifully!
Thank you so much Jeri!
Maryann, you always provide so much valuable information in your posts. I love reading them!
That makes me so happy!!! Thank you!
An expansive life is an abundant life and I love the idea of thinking of design this way! Also love that bedroom mural wall – what a great statement wall!
Thanks, Janet. Design can definitely give you a sense of well-being and abundance! That mural really is beautiful and joyous with all its great color!
I love the premise of how design creates expansion in your life, Mary Ann. Thanks for going deeper and digging into these topics. It’s so true… beautiful design really does create the background for a more expansive life.
Thank you, Leslie. On the surface, people may sometimes think good design is just a nice thing to do if you happen to have a little extra time and money. A luxury. It is so much more and has a big impact on people’s lives. It is definitely worth investing in for yourself.
Such an important point. Your home should support your life fully!
Thanks for reading Lisa!
I love this idea of creating expansion. I have not heard that before or have really thought of that before.
As always, beautiful renderings!
Thank you so much!