At SKK Design we are passionate about design. It’s what gets us up in the morning and keeps us in the office late at night. Whether we are working on an office, restaurant, private residence or retail store we love to create inspiring and innovative designs from clients’ visions.
It’s often said that style is easy to recognise but hard to define. Well here’s an overview of some of the more popular architectural styles. Which suits you?
Minimalist
Design Elements: uncluttered, clearly defined shapes and spaces, simple palettes without adornment, concealed services.
Purpose: maximising usable space in an environment that is easy to live within.
Industrial
Design Elements: An emphasis on visible engineering and functionality often featuring exposed structural members and services.
Purpose: Use of raw materials to provide prestigious yet practical building solutions.
Scandinavian
Design Elements: simple, spare interiors maximising the use of natural light and natural materials, including pale softwoods, statement furniture and rugs.
Purpose: to evoke the feeling of being at one with nature in a calming environment.
Contemporary
Design Elements: a pick and mix of 20th & 21st century styles referencing iconic designs of the past. Favours a neutral palette with clean lines and organic shapes.
Purpose: not to be confused with ‘modern’ but staying true to modern thinking.
Traditional
Design Elements: elegant, of the period, classic detailing and proportions, traditional use of materials and craftsmanship, ornate.
Purpose: grandiose, respectful of history, homely and classy.
Bohemian
Design Elements: a random blend of cultural references, bold and striking in both palette and texture, often with earth coloured hues as a backdrop.
Purpose: to be free of convention, a daring exploration of eclectic style.
Rustic
Design Elements: oversized components, natural materials such as stone, timber and terracotta with natural or aged finishes and simple detailing.
Purpose: to give a sense of simplicity and use timeless rather than modern materials.
To learn more about each design concept and its characteristics keep visiting our website, we’ll be featuring each of these concepts in more detail in our future blogs.