It happens very often that interior designers or architects are guided by the visual, that is, when choosing the materials used in the space, its appearance takes precedence. What’s wrong with this?

Although the appearance of the space and its visual impression is of course an important factor, of more crucial importance is the feeling of an individual space, and many factors are responsible for the feeling of a space. Among other things, a smart selection of materials that are used on all surfaces, from those that the client walks on in your space to those that he touches or just looks at.

When we think of floor-coverings, you can include the sound that it produces when you walk on it as part of the selection criteria. What is it like to the touch and do you fall into it slightly when you step or is it just so soft to the touch that it is not hard underfoot. Obviously, it makes a big difference if the floor is carpeted or concrete.

Walls are usually surfaces which are not intended to be touched, but their visual impression affects the user’s perception. The wall can be smooth, rough, have a texture, a covering made of wallpaper, wood or some other material, and the choice of the same should be in accordance with the defined feeling we want to achieve in the space we create. Colours will also be playing a big role, as well as the selection of materials. This will affect the feelings that are recorded in the subconscious and create a feeling in space.

The materials used on the furniture, play a big role because they are often responsible for the tactile impact on the senses and are part of the 5sense story. Therefore, when choosing the material that is on the tables, chairs, cash register, sales counter, reception and similar elements that clients touch and use – give yourself a little more effort and think about what could best represent the feeling you want to achieve.