COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR

The field of interior design can be divided and subdivided into various different categories, focuses, and specializations. The biggest and most obvious distinction is between residential and commercial interior design. While most designers work in both areas of design, many also specialize in one. Understanding what each field of interior design encompasses is really interesting and we thought you might enjoy a comparison of the two.

Residential Interior Design

In this type of interior design, a designer plans and designs spaces in residential homes. Often, a designer who primarily works in homes will specialize in a particular part of residential design. It is common for designers to specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and custom furniture and home appliance design. Many people want their homes to be extensions of themselves and expressions of personal individuality. So, while this type of interior design may seem much less limited than commercial design, you can see that it takes just as much creativity and innovation!

Commercial Interior Design

In this type of interior design, a designer plans and designs spaces in commercial spaces and businesses. This branch of interior design is vast and broad. Just think about it. Everywhere you go has been created and presented according to a design plan – whether it be professional or not. Everywhere! A regal and sophisticated bank, a cheerful and stimulating pre-school, a swanky and posh champagne lounge, a wholesome and spacious grocery store, and even your favorite theme park are all places where you can find the work of a commercial interior designer!