INTERIOR DESIGN
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As interior designers we take responsibility for the design, space planning and decoration of a space. We take into account the structure of a space, the needs of the occupants, and will then advise a style that best suits both. We are able to help in the planning and implementation of all aesthetic and functional decisions and will oversee the ordering and installation of all objects that define a space. We have good relationships with our sub-contractors and ensure the best quality at all times. Wherever possible we use environmentally friendly materials and try to design in a way that minimizes wastage and excessive use of materials.
Hemp House Interior                Hemp House interior The brief for the interior design of the Hemp House was to create a healthy, warm, modern, earth-inspired and energy efficient environment that showcases Hemp and other environmentally friendly products. The look and feel was inspired by the surroundings of the plot; the warm, earthy tones and textures of the mountain combined with the simplicity and crispness of the sea. The Hemp materials used in the interior include Hempcrete for walls, Hemp Particle Board for cupboards and wall cladding, Hemp Carpet for flooring, Hemp fabric for curtains, upholstery, bed linen and lighting, Hemp rope for lighting, Hemp insulation under the floor and Hemp oil as a protective coat to timber furniture. The kitchen was designed using a combination of recycled Second-Life stone tops and reclaimed Origen Pine cabinet door fronts, to juxtapose eco-friendly and chic. In the bathrooms, recycled Second-Life stone tops were used on the bamboo vanities, bamboo being chosen for its sustainability, hardness, imperviousness to water and aesthetic appeal. All taps and shower heads are from the Hansgrohe water-saving range. Cork flooring was used on the ground floor mainly because of its sustainability (only the bark is harvested from the tree, causing no damage to the tree which re-grows new bark). The product is also extremely durable, soft, anti-allergenic and has excellent thermal and sound insulation properties. Hemp carpet was used in the bedrooms and lounge. All the Internal and External paint was supplied by B Earth, as they are durable, water resistant and have no toxic metal releases, as well as low releases of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during application and thereafter. (“The VOC contents of the products in the system are less than 5 grams per litre, which, according to international standards, are classified as 0 VOC paints.”) All lighting is energy saving LED, a feature being a strip that highlights the textured internal Hempcrete wall. The appliances such as refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher etc. are also water and energy saving. Perfect Places worked hand-in-hand with Hemporium to showcase the diversity of Hemp as a building and décor product, our intention was to inspire the future of design through sustainable, healthy products and materials that are accessible to all. |
