Professional interior design encompasses a broad field that can be subdivided into two main categories: commercial interior design and residential interior design. So what is the difference between these two concepts? Let's take a closer look.
In simple terms, residential interior design involves planning and designing the layout of space within a residence, that is to say an apartment, a studio or even a house. To carry out his mission, the professional must then take into account the personal needs of his client, his objective being to create a comfortable environment which reflects the personality of the latter. In other words, it is not only through the layout of spaces but also and above all according to the style, the character put forward in the choice of colors and finishing materials determined according to the tastes and preferences of the owner or the occupant of the room.
In addition, the residential interior designer often specializes in a particular mission: layout of the bedroom, living room, kitchen, office or even the bathroom. However, it can just as easily take care of all the parts.
Commercial interior design, on the other hand, involves planning and designing the layout of a commercial space, i.e. a store, a restaurant, a beauty salon, a bar, a café, a leisure center or even a gym. To carry out his mission, the professional must base himself mainly on the company's brand image as well as practical aspects, his goal being to create a friendly environment offering an optimal customer and employee experience perfectly adapted to the values conveyed by commerce. Of course, it is also possible to incorporate some personalized touches according to the direction and tastes of the owner.
Commercial interior design offers more freedom to the interior designer who is therefore not limited by the personal tastes of his client. However, he must ensure that the space is practical and welcoming for customers and employees. Over the course of experience, a commercial interior designer can choose to specialize in a specific field or to touch on several of them such as restaurants, retail stores, specialized businesses such as clinics, spas, beauty salon or even the hotel industry.
To summarize, here are the main differences between these 2 branches of interior design.
Residential interior design:
Commercial interior design:
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