GET TO KNOW JAPANDI

Hello friends of Bali Interio, Japandi Style, which is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian styles in interior design, is arguably quite new, which has been known since 2017. Although it is the result of a combination of different design styles, Japanese style actually has a high aesthetic value and harmony.

Dominance of White on the Wall

Japanese style that relies on neutral colors and natural colors. Home interiors that apply this style usually use white or other bright colors on the walls. The use of white will produce a minimalist impression so that later it can support the color combination in household furniture that uses dark colors and natural colors.

The use of white can also make the room feel more spacious, suitable for small homes. If you don’t want to use white, other alternative colors that can be used are beige or light gray.

Mix and match Dark Colors

If earlier on the walls have been given a white or bright color, now it’s the turn of the furniture. Dark colors can be applied to room furniture, such as sofas, cabinets, tables, lamps, shoe racks, flower vases, and other furniture.

using natural elements

To make the house feel natural, the Japanese style uses wood colors to surround the furniture. The color of the chosen wood also should not be chosen, the color of light wood or light wood is more available so that the room is brighter. In addition to color, the selected furniture is also as simple and functional as possible, namely furniture that is sleek in design and does not have a complicated design so that it can save space in the house.

Bringing Natural Atmosphere Into Your Home

Real natural elements are very important to be presented in the house. Try the house has a garden to bring freshness from the outside into the house. In addition, it is also important to bring these natural elements into the room, such as planting ornamental plants in the house. If you find it difficult to carry out treatment, artificial plants can also be an option.

Pastel Color Touch

For those who want to have a touch of other colors in their room, they can still use pastel Scandinavian-style colors into the interior of the house. But its use should not be too dominant. The use of pastel colors can be used on accessories or small equipment such as pillowcases, table photo frames, and book collections.

Minimal Ornaments

One of the tenets of the Japanese style is wabi-sabi, which means beauty in imperfection. That is, everything that seems simple and has flaws actually has something better. Therefore, do not place a lot of ornaments and decorations in the house, if possible, keep the decorations to a minimum. With minimal decoration, it will make the house look more beautiful and comfortable.

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https://www.archify.com/id/archifynow/japandi-style-perpaduan-desain-interior-ala-timur-dan-barat

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D STUDIO A NEW MODERN DESIGN DESTINATION OPENS IN COPENHAGEN

Hello friends of Bali Interio, design Holding, the global high-end design group with a roster of notable European brands, including B&B Italia, Flos, Louis Poulsen, Arclinea and Maxalto, unveiled their first retail location in Copenhagen, called D Studio. Design Holding envisions a unique design destination where their brands will live under one roof offering a multi-brand experience. Studio is designed as a hub for modern furniture and lighting where visitors can meet up and connect on various interiors projects and experience the collections in person. To achieve the new design destination, Design Holding enlisted Milan-based studio Design Group Italia to bring their vision to life, from strategy and identity, to each brand’s space.

b&b italia

Copenhagen is the first location of D Studio, an obvious choice with its design roots, taking over a beautiful historic building in Holmen with 1760 square meters to work with. The Italian brands – B&B Italia, Maxalta and Arclinea – are shown in a different perspective, a Scandinavian one, where their most iconic pieces display a slice of timeless Italian design.

Louis Poulsen

Louis Poulsen has created a new experiential and hybrid showroom elegantly displaying their entire catalog, perfectly representing Danish design where form always follows function. In addition to their immersive Light Lab where experts share all the nuts and bolts of the brand, as well as good lighting and how it can change a space. They also included an informal lounge area allowing designers and visitors a place to meet and get inspired.

Flos

Italian lighting brand Flos has moved their Scandinavian headquarters to the design complex at Holmen, home to their new D Studio space. Spanning the entire second floor, Flos is showcasing their Decorative, Architectural and Outdoor lighting collections, along with an area for customizations and large-scale projects.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF COLOR SELECTION FOR THE SPACE

Hello friends of Bali Interio, a study in 1932 suggested that color doesn’t have to be visible to have an effect. The emission of light waves that have color can affect the endocrine system of the human body, where this can have a direct effect on the atmosphere and character of the room in the interior. This also affects people who are active in the room.
A comfortable residential atmosphere can be created by paying attention to one of the important elements in interior design, namely color selection. Color can affect the mood, character and health of its inhabitants, both physically and mentally.

There is a research conducted by Prof. Harold Wohlfarth by changing the color of the walls of a school from orange and white to light blue. The result, according to teachers and independent observers, the average systolic blood pressure in students fell by 120-100 or almost 17%. This also affects the behavior of the students there who become more attentive, less anxious, and less aggressive. But when the room was returned to its original color, the students again became noisy and tended to be aggressive. Because of that color becomes quite important in a room design. Here is the effect of color on the dwelling :

Black color gives the impression of luxury

The black color in the room will give the impression of luxury and elegance. This color displays a serious and masculine impression. However, excessive use of black can make a person feel insecure and anxious.

White color makes the impression of a wide space

This color is often used as an option for the color of the room. Because this color tends to give the impression of being relieved and spacious in the room. A narrow room when using this color will have an effect that looks wider.

The red color gives a vibrant impression

A room that uses red paint will increase passion. This is because red is a warm color and evokes aggressiveness. This color is suitable for use in the dining room or bedroom.

Yellow color gives a cheerful impression

The yellow color in the room can provide a bright and striking space atmosphere, besides that yellow can also increase joy and optimism. But too much yellow can also make a tendency to an unstable mood.

Green color gives a fresh impression

Green is a color that is often associated with nature, because it has characteristics that are able to give the impression of being natural, calm, balanced, fresh, and provide a sense of security to the room’s users.

Blue color creates a sense of peace

The blue color in the room can create a peaceful, calm atmosphere and can build a clear mind. In addition, according to psychologists, blue can also refresh the view and the nervous system in the brain.

Orange color gives a warm impression

Orange color is able to create a warm room but it can also seem friendly so it is suitable for people who like the feel of an attractive room.

Luxurious purple color and film

Purple is a color that has the impression of luxury, elegance and beauty. In addition, purple is also able to help the mind.

Brown color creates a soft impression

The color brown is a mixture of red, yellow and black. The combination of these three colors creates a soft and warm brown. However, if the use of brown is too excessive, it will make the room seem serious and intense.

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A VIDEO GAME STUDIO MOVES INTO NEW OFFICE BUILT LIKE A CITY

Hello friends of Bali Interio, with growing needs, video game studio Eidos-Montreal desired a new office to accommodate their nearly 500 person staff. The company hired la SHED architecture to create the design for the new studio, which involved unifying the two levels into a cohesive and functional space. Inspired by city planning, the architects designed the new studio as a warm environment for all of the designers, artists and creatives to feel at home.

The company encourages a community-like setting, which led the architects to design the layout much like a village. The rooms, corridors and the entrance hall give nod to houses, alleys, small squares and a public square, while the creation rooms, meeting rooms and management offices lend themselves to the solids and voids that make up a city.

An open void visually connects the two floors with a bed of trees that warms the all-white space up. This forum area acts as a public space for socializing and meetings with tables and stone-like ottomans that encourage gathering.

Skylight style lighting in a triangular pattern keeps the interior bright while feeling like natural light. The grid system is made up of acoustic foam inserts, lighting, vents and a sprinkler system, depending on what is needed in that area. In meeting spots, the acoustic foam is thicker to help with sound dampening. Other areas have empty triangles which add contrast and texture to the ceiling.

The company’s logo and their game graphics inspired the use of triangles seen throughout, from the ceiling to the tables.

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WELLNESS BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES

Hello friends of Bali Interio, after a long hard winter, it’s finally outdoor season! More daylight hours mean enjoying evening gatherings outside with friends and family. Entertaining is easy and relaxing. If you have your own porch, deck, balcony, yard or patio, these are the ideal months to enjoy being outside at home.

Maybe your outdoor living area could use some enhancements, and the money you didn’t spend on vacationing last year is going to an improvement project this year. That can have great returns for your well-being and your wallet; outdoor improvements have the potential to increase the value of your property and definitely your enjoyment of it in the meantime.

Nature Connection

“Spending time in nature has many benefits,” shared Folsom, California-based psychologist Forrest Talley, Ph.D. in Wellness by Design (Tiller Press, 2020). “These include lowering cortisol levels, (a hormone that becomes elevated under stress, and causes more rapid aging); strengthening the immune system; lowering blood pressure; enhancing memory function; diminished anxiety, and building a sense of well-being.”

Perhaps your setting is completely urban with no trees or turf in sight. Consider adding your own greenery with native plants in decorative pots, raised planters, green walls or trellis installations. Consult with a gardening pro to see what will grow best in your space, or take a gardening class yourself.

Biophilic Healing

Other ways to add nature to your home are hanging wind chimes and bird feeders and adding decorative elements that evoke flora or fauna. Adding these nature-inspired representations is a component of biophilia. Medical studies have shown that even biophilic representations, (rather than the real thing, if that’s unavailable or impractical), can help with stress reduction, pain management and recovery in hospital patients.

These representations could be decorative outdoor pillows with your favorite animals printed on them, an animal print outdoor rug, a floral candle, a bowl of seashells or other nature-inspired outdoor decoration that evokes happy memories, relaxing moments or dream vacations.

Outdoor Fitness

After being cooped up inside all winter, with bad weather and a brutal pandemic, it’s lovely to take your workouts outside. ACE, one of the leading certification programs for personal trainers, shares these benefits of exercising outside :

1. Improved mood and reduced depression;

2. Enhanced self-esteem;

3. Low cost;

4. Ease of access and

5. Connecting with Mother Nature.

Ease of access is especially helpful when you’re squeezing in short workouts during your lunch break or your young one’s nap. The opportunity to step out of your door to get some exercise in the fresh air can be a mood and energy booster.

Some wellness design considerations to keep in mind when exercising outdoors: 

  • What fitness equipment will handle regular outdoor use and where will you store it conveniently between workouts?
  • Do you want to add privacy with an outdoor screen or drapery panels?
  • Do you want to cushion your flooring with a mat to protect your feet and joints?
  • If your workout space and times are going to be hot and sunny, do you want to add a fan and possibly a sun-blocking shade?
  • Will your sound speaker disturb any of your neighbors or household members while they work, sleep or study?
  • Are insect bites likely to be a problem outside? Consider a zapper that fits your space and budget.

Outdoor Cooking and Dining

One of the great pleasures of this time of year is food cooked and enjoyed al fresco (adjective, done or eaten in the open air). Your choices of cooking equipment include the trusty built-in or portable grill, but they can go much further. There are also side burners for searing and cooking side dishes and warming drawers for late comers.

Grilled food – especially fruit, vegetables, fish and lean meats – can be flavorful, light and nutritious. Just be careful not to burn your starchy ingredients or meats to avoid a potential health risk, advises the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Outdoor pizza ovens – either built-in or freestanding – have become quite popular, and can help you host a healthy pizza party. There are also outdoor refrigerators, ice makers and wine captains for healthful gatherings.

If your grill is in a semi-enclosed outdoor space, you’re going to want (or need) a ventilation hood. Even if it’s not required by local code, a properly-sized and sited unit can help keep shifting winds from blowing cooking smoke onto your guests. Screens are also helpful for keeping insects away from your cooking and dining areas. Some are designed to retract when not in use, or be practically invisible when they are.

It’s worth consulting with a local outdoor kitchen professional or landscape architect to find the right layout, equipment, finishes and furniture for your space, style, comfort and investment level.

Outdoor Relaxation

Nights can still be chilly in some regions and having an outdoor fire pit, fire table or fireplace can extend the use of your outdoor space into the cooler seasons. If that’s not an option, choose a large outdoor blanket you can snuggle under.

Another comfort feature to consider is outdoor lighting. There are options that require electrical power, like most lanterns and ceiling lights, and some that don’t. These might be easier to set up, and can include solar-powered path lights (for safety) and string lights for entertaining. There’s always candlelight for romantic evenings or relaxed solo sessions. Just be sure that the holder offers stability and wind protection so it won’t cause a fire.

Allergy sufferers often have a harder time enjoying the outdoors this time of year. The Mayo Clinic offers these suggestions for those with seasonal allergies:

  • Stay indoors on dry, windy days. The best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.
  • Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when pollen counts are highest.
  • Wear a pollen mask if you do outside chores.
  • Check your local TV or radio station, your local newspaper, or the Internet for pollen forecasts and current pollen levels.
  • If high pollen counts are forecasted, start taking allergy medications before your symptoms start.

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TROPICAL MODERN RESIDENTIAL

Hello friends of Bali Interio, Nature always manages to provide natural lighting with an interesting atmosphere. There are many theme and mood applications that can be taken from the natural area around the room, to provide inspiration and new views for the dwelling. Here are some characteristics of a modern tropical house that looks very natural :

Modern Tropical Residential Feels Comfortable with Room Atmosphere

The modern lifestyle that is often encountered today affects the very attractive modern interior design style. The atmosphere and cool air of the residential interior can provide comfort like being on vacation. The atmosphere of the room in question is an atmosphere that makes the occupants of the room feel comfortable and safe while in that place. This comfort is created by the presence of natural and artificial lighting that can attract attention and make you feel at home for long in the room.

Harmonious Colors That Are Warm

The colors of modern tropical residences seem warm. Therefore, if you want to create a room that has a strong modern tropical impression, you can give a touch of yellow with the support of colors produced by wood materials.

The Role of Circulation and Ventilation in Residential

Air conditioning and air circulation play an important role in this residence. The factor that strengthens the tropical and modern impression in the house is the use of wood materials. This material gives a cool impression and can be harmonized with the freshness provided by the plants that are present in the house.

Tropical Residential Shapes and Designs

The shape that tends to be simple is one of the characteristics of housing that is favored by young people today. Open shelving in the home makes the room more relaxed and functional. Furniture makes it very easy for residents of the house to put and store items that are often used so the room will look neater and fuller.

Elemen Interior Hunian Tropis Modern

The warm impression shown by this residence. The game ceiling and wood materials give a different impression. This can provide details in the room so it doesn’t look plain and can bring comfort when gathering with family. The comfortable atmosphere in the room is also helped by the right lighting.

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MINIMALIST HOME CEILING DESIGNS AND MODELS

Hello friends of Bali Interio, the ceiling faces an upper interior surface that matches the top of the room. Generally, the ceiling is not a structural element, but a surface that covers the floor of the roof structure above it. The ceiling does not only function as a cover for a building. Ceiling here plays an important role in terms of adding aesthetics to the room. The ceiling design must be in harmony with the interior style applied to the dwelling. Here are the ceiling designs and models for a minimalist home :

Ceiling with Downlight

The ceiling in the family room is combined with downlight concept lighting. This area seems to want to create an impression, considering the use of the dominant color in the room is brown. The use of high doors and windows to the ceiling makes the room seem spacious. A clean impression is immediately drawn from this minimalist family room and is supported by the ceiling design itself.

Solid Wood Ceiling with Farmhouse Accent

The combination of a minimalist style design with farmhouse accents is very supportive. The harmony of these two concepts can be seen directly in one of the villas in Bali. The area looks clean with the dominance of white in the room, the use of wooden furniture, and a ceiling made of exposed solid wood. The very impressive element of the farmhouse feel in this room is the ceiling. Proving that the accent of other interior ideas in the room can not only be presented by furniture or color, but also presented by the ceiling.

Wooden Ceiling with Triangle Shape

A bedroom with a triangular window concept can use a ceiling made of wood. The warm impression is strongly imaged by this bedroom. This is due to the use of furniture, floor materials, and ceiling materials, all of which are made of wood. In addition, the presence of spotlights on this ceiling also adds to the aesthetic value of the ceiling so it doesn’t seem plain.

Wooden Ceiling with LED Downlight lighting

Wooden ceilings are not only suitable for areas of the room that want to get a warm impression. This ceiling material can be used in the family room, thus creating the same impression. Modern minimalist style in the room is shown by the geometric decorations, including lighting elements mounted on the ceiling. The lighting used in this room is downlights, both ordinary and LED. Downlights are considered very supportive of the modern concept that this family room wants to display.

Exposed Concrete Ceiling with Industrial Feel

Exposed concrete ceiling can present an industrial atmosphere. This ceiling can be matched with plaster or ceramic/ceramic floors with matching motifs. Combining industrial nuances with minimalist ideas can not only create a room that has a clean image, but can also make the room feel “cold”. In addition, industrial interior ideas are also considered capable of highlighting a masculine impression.

Plain Ceiling with Monochrome Room

This modern minimalist style living room is dominated by a monochrome color palette. The use of black, white, and gray is very characteristic of modern interior ideas. So that the ceiling looks in harmony with the interior style used in this room, the ceiling of the house is also made plain with the presence of four parallel downlights. Although minimal decorations on the walls. This one room still looks elegant.

Ceiling showing Planks and Beams with a Ranch Feel

Clients who like a minimalist residence with a rustic farmhouse-like feel can present a ranch through a high ceiling. The ceiling that must be chosen is an exposed board ceiling painted in white, and combined with the presence of a beam ceiling that supports each corner. To strengthen the impression of this farm, you can use lighting in the form of light bulbs. This exposed board and beam ceiling can give a different feel to a minimalist home. The impression of traditional and rural can be felt in the dwelling.

Ceiling with Roof Window

Clients who crave a minimalist home with a beautiful view of the sky, need to present a roof window on the ceiling of the house. The existence of a roof window on this ceiling can be an entrance for natural lighting in the morning and evening. In addition, you can also see the view of the sky at night. The existence of this roof window can make the atmosphere romantic.

Wooden Ceiling Material in harmony with the Floor

Clients who want a Scandinavian minimalist style home know that the need for wood dominates in the room. Strengthening this Scandinavian minimalist impression, you can use a ceiling and floor with a matching material, which is both made of wood. The harmony created between the ceiling and the floor will make it look unique, comfortable. And has a warm feel.

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIVING ROOM SPIN ON THE COLOR WHEEL

Hello friends of Bali Interio, according to House Beautiful’s Market Director, Carisha Swanson, “the living room is a place to have intimate conversations with family and friends.” The best way to set the ‘come in’ mood is to abandon the formal aesthetic in favor of a relaxed, colorful jamboree of patterns and colors. with friends or relatives who visit will feel comfortable and want to linger.

Scroll down to read some things to consider when you want to make your living room emotional.

Start with a solid base

Choosing a sofa with an interesting pattern or bold color may seem like the easiest way to beautify your living room. But, by doing so, you run the risk of making yourself look very flashy. Instead, choose one in a neutral color such as gray, ivory, brown, or black. Just because a color is neutral, doesn’t mean it has to be completely wallflower. Reflect your personality by choosing a textured sofa. Think nubby bouclé, cross-weave linen, and the like.

Follow the rule of three

With a neutral base set, mark your living room with three accent colors. Why only three? Odd numbers of tones will keep things dynamic and interesting—here, orange, beige, and navy blue, while even numbers can make your lounge feel too cozy. If you’re not sure where to start, head to your closet and pick up clothes that match, or three pieces that you take turns wearing. This trick will quickly reveal the color you like best. Then, all you have to do is repeat all three to help the room feel melodious.

Toss in patterned pillows

Random patterned pillows – in a good way – are a great way to achieve any look. To make sure the pattern mix isn’t too crowded, use color as a translucent line and choose a symphony of patterns that vary in scale. As Swanson puts it, “loudness has to be balanced with calm so you don’t overdo your feelings.”

Go gallerist with décor

Art is a great conversation starter. Displaying some works of art such as sculptures, ceramics, or paintings in your living room will definitely lighten the mood. In order not to overcomplicate your seating area or make it feel busy, create a gallery that refers to one (or all) of your three main colors. But above all else, Swanson suggests keeping this in mind: “Art is about making a space feel personal. It doesn’t matter if you choose a floral print or graphic pattern, just make sure the piece speaks to you.”

Spring for more pattern

To make your living room more dimensional, turn the walls into canvas and apply wallpaper. Cover the ceiling inside to give the room a truly unique perspective and make it feel twice as tall, or use it to highlight interesting architectural details, such as a fireplace.

Source : 

https://www.housebeautiful.com/

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INTERIOR DESIGN IN THE PANDEMIC

Hello friends of Bali Interio, in this time of a pandemic, many trends have changed, not only in the economic world but also in the world of art and design. In the end, many designs were adapted to this pandemic period and eventually became “New-Normal” designs. This new trend is not only limited to visuals, but also prioritizes cleanliness, good circulation, and designs that are as hygienic as possible. Here are tips for making a “New-Normal” design during a pandemic.

Using antibacterial ingredients

In addition to paying attention to details and interior visuals, one of the things that must be considered at this time is the use of clean and sterile antibacterial materials during this pandemic. There are several materials that can be used, namely metal (copper, brass, bronze). Metals themselves have natural antimicrobial properties that have intrinsic properties to minimize the growth of various microorganisms. In addition, there are wood materials such as bamboo and oak which can also inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Pay Attention to Spacing Area

During the pandemic, there is a new lifestyle that is becoming a current trend, not only applied to humans, but also applied to the current design concept commonly referred to as “Physical Distancing”. This distance provision aims to minimize physical contact between humans and reduce the risk of transmission from the Covid-19 virus itself.

Make Good Circulation

Room circulation is also important in this “New-Normal” design. The circulation emphasized here is not only limited to air circulation, but also the circulation of human traffic. The design of this circulation must pay attention to the movement distance of human space where there must be a minimum distance of 1 meter between each person who will pass.

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STYLE CHARACTER INTERIOR

Hello friends of Bali Interio, there are many interior styles that can be used for residential design. Each style has its own character and characteristics. Sometimes what we can show from the interior style is also often associated with the character of the occupants. Therefore, the interior style used and chosen by the owners does not just happen, but from their subconscious the interior style they choose reflects the personality and is greatly influenced by the personal preferences of the occupants.

Classic Interior Reflects Luxury

The classic interior style has the impression of luxury and elegance. This can be seen from the style of the furniture and the design language that looks big and has many distinctive carvings. People who like classic designs usually have honest, attractive, and tough personalities, and enjoy culture, politics, and history.

Scandinavian Interiors Prioritize Comfort

Having a clean and soft design language and displaying a comfortable and chic impression is the hallmark of this design. This interior style uses wood as the main material. People who like this interior style usually have a friendly, open and friendly character.

Industrial Interior For Casual People

The industrial style has a fairly masculine impression with the characteristics of its unfinished work, as well as a slightly dull color as its main attraction. Usually people who like this design style are people who like art and like to like and tend to be relaxed.

Minimalist Interior For Perfectionists

This interior style has a simple design style and has firm lines, and has simple shapes, colors, textures and materials. People who like this interior style usually tend to be planned and very careful in everything, and usually like perfection.

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