Designing a home that brings joy means creating spaces and places for making memories. Joyful living is about family connection, the sharing of meaningful experiences, and a home filled with laughter, love and a sense of belonging. Family traditions and rituals are the foundation for a harmonious home, where deep and meaningful memories are made.
Our pure intent when designing homes is to create joy. We consciously consider every single element within a home, creating harmony that filters through every touchpoint. Intelligent and intuitive design and an innate ability to tap into the hearts and minds of our clients form the fundamentals of the joyful homes we create.
Space Planning:
Considered space planning is the key for a home to work seamlessly. By carefully formulating the layout, with beautiful sight lines throughout, custom storage solutions and a circulation flow, you can create environments that are both beautiful and highly functional. Effective space planning ensures that every area of the interior is used efficiently and serves its intended purpose. Well-planned spaces promote comfort and ease of movement and maintain visual harmony and balance within the interior.
Ergonomics:
Efficiency lies at the heart of a well-designed home with careful consideration of ergonomics and workflow. A functional layout that accommodates the needs and activities of its occupants promotes ease of use and enhances daily living. Consider the positioning of technology and devices, power points, traffic flow, furniture placement and spatial organisation for an efficient and enjoyable living experience.
Natural Light:
Orient the rooms within your home to capture natural light to create a bright and airy atmosphere. Large windows, skylights, and strategically placed mirrors can help to bring in more natural light and create a sense of openness.
Connection to Nature:
Every room within a home should be designed with a connection to nature in mind. Biophilic design principles advocate integrating natural elements to enhance a feeling of wellbeing – add plants, flowers and foliage, allow natural light to flow in, create a garden view and incorporate organic textures.
Multi-functional:
Designing flexible spaces that can adapt to life’s changing needs and household shifts enhance versatility and longevity. Try multifunctional furniture, clever storage, and adjustable lighting to suit different activities and moods. Maintaining a clutter-free environment promotes a sense of calm and organisation within the home. Ample custom storage solutions and regular decluttering create a more serene living space.
Materiality:
Explore innovative and inviting ways to use layers of texture through mixed materials – natural stone, timber, rugs, patterned tiles, panelling, shiplap, wallpaper – to turn an ordinary space into an extraordinary one.
Comfort and Connection:
A joyful home invites the opportunity to relax in comfort. Choose cosy furnishings, soft textiles, and create comfortable seating nooks that encourage easy conversations. Designated areas for socialising and gathering with friends and family create a sense of community and connection within the home. Comfortable seating layouts, inviting dining areas, and outdoor entertaining spaces encourage meaningful interactions and shared experiences.
Personalisation:
Your home should reflect who are and tell the story of your journey through life. Display your personality with travel memorabilia, meaningful artwork, photographs and mementos to bring warmth, familiarity and soul to any space.
A Commitment to Colour:
When conceptualising a home, always consider the psychological impact of colour. A commitment to saturated colour can have a significant impact on the atmosphere and functionality of a space. The intensity and depth can evoke a range of emotions and perceptions, influencing both the aesthetic appeal and the psychological experience of the room. Introduce light, shade, and softness for balance.
Intelligent Design:
The qualities of a KWD home fill the senses, from the way the light filters through the home, to the sight lines in every space, to the textural and tonal hard finishes. Every single detail matters. Beyond aesthetics, it’s this intangible sense of romance and indefinable layering of styles that elevates every property we design to a whole new level of luxury, whilst maintaining a feeling of warmth and comfort throughout the home.
