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Beyond Functionality: Choosing Indoor Designs That Reflect Your Personal Style
Chosing Indoor Designs That Reflect You
The Philosophy of "Beyond Functionality"
The “Beyond Functionality” philosophy revolves around an extremely simple and powerful concept that a space must not exist simply to carry out a function, it must make you feel something. Although a home should be practical, it is actually the place that can change your mood, make you creative, and give you the highest feeling of comfort and well-being. The unseen coating of inspiration, personality and emotional bondage is what turns a house into a shrine. When we decide to go beyond functionality we don’t view every item as a piece of furniture or a decorative object or a tool itself, but also as a chance to design a certain way of life. It is about the ability to make the environment richer, to make living something more meaningful.
A Well-Planned Interior
Interior Solutions is a set of finishes, furniture and furnishings that are matched together to create an atmosphere that reflects your individual taste; the setting of a space that you can call “home”. Practicality is one thing, but the style you want to give to a space is all about you; whether you’ll go with a modern, minimal, traditional, Mediterranean or any other style that speaks to you, or a combination of elements, it’s your choice.
A well-planned interior setting considers colour schemes, furniture & furnishings, lighting, and other decorative elements. Starting with flooring and wall covering options, there are plenty of colour palettes and finishes to choose from; stone-look, concrete-look, marble-look, wood-look, artistic/decorative finishes, matt, glossy, semi-matt, and so on. Moving on, the selection of sanitary ware / taps in your bathroom areas and furniture/furnishings in other rooms can play a huge role in the overall style of your interior. And last, lighting and other decorative furnishings and/or accessories (e.g artwork, plants, rugs, etc) is something else you should take into consideration.
A few examples of style pairings beyond functionality:
For a modern look: sleek minimalist tiles for floors & walls, minimal-design furniture, bathroom mixers and sleek modern sanitary ware. A modern interior is all about simplicity, open spaces, clean lines, and neutral colour selections, whilst maintaining functionality of the space.
For a Mediterranean feel: natural stone-look flooring and wall tiles, combined with natural elements such as rattan, soft linen finishes, and rustic / bold mixers. This is a design that reflects the Mediterranean way of living; a relaxed atmosphere inspired by the coastal regions of the Southern countries of Europe such us Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.
For a cosy feel: natural wood or wood-look flooring, neutral walls, rugs/carpets and textiles, warm-lighting, and comfortable furniture/furnishings. A cosy interior should convey warmth, comfort, and calmness; aiming to inspire relaxation.
Other style combinations that can work together beyond functionality:
Industrial and Artsy: concrete-looking tiles combined with artistic elements; e.g statement furniture, a decorative wall, vibrant artwork, and so on. This combination of interior styles blends urban elements with creative touches. Whilst the industrial framework provides structure, the artistic elements convey inspiration and creativity.
Beyond Functionality: Creating an Emotional Connection
- Wood-Look Flooring: Wood-look flooring is more than a solid surface; it provides a basis of warmth and a sense of connection with nature making any given space easy to be in.
- Statement Furniture & Art: Not plain objects, these are the statements that reflect your personality. An exhibitionistic work of art can transform a practical room into a museum of your life, and initiate a discussion and a creative process.
- Greenery: It is not just a decoration, adding natural plants enhances your well-being. It creates a feeling of relaxation and may assist in de-stressing as well, an extra functionality to your brain.
Must-Have Home Interior Items That Elevate Your Space
Statement Furniture or Furnishings e.g. a design radiator. We offer endless designs from Italian-origin brands – such us Tubes, Scirocco H, or Antonio Lupi – that combine cutting-edge technology and functionality with design.
- Tubes, established in 1992 in Resana, Italy, is committed in shaping “heat” through design by offering innovative radiators and heated towel rails. Since its establishment, the company has received a number of awards. Some collections that are worth checking out; Milano, Rift.
- Scirocco H, established in 1989 in Modena, Italy, is another brand that focuses on craftsmanship of high-quality radiators and heated towel rails. Combinations of raw materials and colours allow each of the brand’s designs to be unique. Check out some of the brand’s collections: Chain, Starlight, Tree.
- Antonio Lupi is a family busines that goes way back, established in the 50s in Tuscany, Italy. The brand’s focus is luxury high-quality bathroom. Almost all product collections are customizable in terms of sizes, material, colours and finishes. Antonio Lupi mostly offers a range of radiators mostly suitable for the bathroom area such us collections Katana and Rigo.
Indoor plants: A little bit of greenery in your interior spaces can enhance aesthetics and ambience and can also contribute to your well-being. Plants reduce stress and improve the quality of air that you breath everyday. Nonetheless, they can also serve as decorative elements by filling the empty spaces or corners in a space.
Mosswall – a preserved natural lichen – is a perfect solution for indoor greenery as it combines all the elements mentioned here and needs zero maintenance; there is no requirement for water or light. It can be installed in walls, freestanding, or as a room divider.
Wall-art or an artistic decorative mirrors like Collage collection from Antonio Lupi. This collection features a very wide range of designs and dimensions, with or without led lighting, transforming an image or an architectural drawing into a useful object. If you are a lover of art & design, architecture, and photography, we are almost sure you’ll love it.
Specchidicarta from Antonio Lupi is another piece-of-art mirror playing with shapes. Like a folding piece of paper, this mirror makes you wonder what is imaginary and what is real. On the other hand, Dialoganti collection is all about light, shadows and geometry and is available in both round and rectangular versions.
Unique decorative lighting or objects: Fill your empty corners with some of these and your interior space is simultaneously elevated. The Apollo lamp is a great option for a minimal or modern interior atmosphere. A simple, minimal shape that can also be transformed to something more playful by choosing a bold colour for its body from the Antonio Lupi colour range.
A statement high-quality rug or carpet. The options are endless; For example, a geometrical black and white rug from Antonio Lupi, or a solid bright colour or floral design from Object Carpet. What about combining wood-looking flooring with a cozy rug by Interface, or a cool-design rug with cement-looking tiles? Or even a wall-to-wall carpet in one room as a split-point from the room next to it? The choices are too many – depending on the style you want to give to your interior space.
Smart, Sustainable Choices - Beyond Functionality
At EKA Group, our philosophy “Beyond Functionality” extends to a commitment to smart, sustainable choices. We understand that a truly exceptional space is also one built to last, reducing waste and respecting the environment. That’s why we prioritize working with brands and materials that are not only beautiful but also forward-thinking and energy-efficient.
A high-quality designer radiator from brands like Tubes or Scirocco H, is more than just a source of heat. It is a long-term investment that provides superior energy efficiency and aesthetic value for years to come. Similarly, our durable, high-quality flooring options are a sustainable choice, as their longevity means they won’t need to be replaced, minimizing waste and resource consumption. By choosing products from EKA Group, you are not just designing a space; you are making a conscious decision that benefits both your home and the planet.