Integrating Culture in a Space
April 26, 2010
With America being a melting pot of cultures, it can be difficult to see the individualism that makes our country so rich with diversity. We are constantly trying to honor all and not offend. This extends into interior design practices as well.
Whether coming from a beautiful background or just having an elevated interest in a particular culture, integrating pieces from these areas of the world will make a statement in your space. Celebrating these cultures can be as simple integrating small accessories or wall hangings or having a themed room.
For those on the more conservative side, small stylized reminders of the chosen culture would be the best way to begin the spatial evolution. Photographs, mementos, heirlooms or even books increase the cultural level of a space and being subtlety teaching those visiting.
Themed rooms can carry a cultural theme that indulges the five senses and creates an experience for anyone who inhabits the space or visits. Museums are a great example of where this technique is used successfully. Themed rooms can be used to educate the public about historic moments in time or cultures on the other side of the world.
Culture begins to leave clues about the person residing in a space and can be a great way to share ancestral stories and keep history alive.
