Cole Hilton Interior Design: February 2014

Design Philosophy

The design of the inside of a home, office, school or any building should revolve around the people that frequent these places. Everyone should feel comfortable, that they belong and that every aspect of the design suits the purpose of the building and the structures filling the interior. A design should change the mood and mindset of every person in its own way, making their day better or changing the way they look at the world is as much a part of design as any other aspect. Frank Lloyd Wright was a man of exact precision, and I have taken many of his own design philosophies into consideration when contemplating my own designs.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Teamwork: Finding growth in Habitat for Humanity home design

Building and designing a house for Habitat for Humanity was an interesting experience. Trying to maximize usable space while still keeping aesthetic and likable design is a tough lesson many cannot fully comprehend. As a first time designer of Habitat for Humanity, I found the experience to be eye opening in space planning and flow of movement through a space. Finding appliances that work well, are energy sufficient, and are relatively inexpensive was another big challenge. I think that overall this design was done successfully in creating a space that a young, growing family can bond and bloom in an environment that promotes a healthy living lifestyle. Separating the parent's from the children's rooms was done to separate the family when time needs to be spent apart, while the bottom floor is equipped for family time and social gatherings.