Interiors: Practical Atmospheres

　　Interior designers are under increasing pressure to work withan understanding of the architect?s philosophy and intentions.Their work is also expected to complement architecture withfurniture, surfaces, colors and textures that, along with aselection of artwork and natural and artificial light, willgenerate a comfortable atmosphere in which users feel welcome andin harmony with the space. There are no set rules in interiordesign. Each design firm featured in these books has its ownparticular philosophy, look and creative flair. These factors,together with the increasingly well thought-out demands ofdifferent clients and the complexity of each particulararchitectural project, lead to functional spaces and solutions.　　Practical Atmospheres: Designing the space we are going tolive in is of paramount importance. Our home expresses who we areand what we are like as people; it is where the family will grow,meet and spend some of the most important moments of its life.