Interior
addicts - guest post
DARREN GENNER of MINOSA
Over
the years we have seen movements in interior spaces that have really made big
impacts on how we live our lives and how we socially connect with our family
and friends.
There
was the open plan kitchen that has effectively revolutionized the way we
live and connect with all members of the household, the indoor out door
connection where the humble back door is now meters of glass that opens and
allows a seamless connection to the outside cooking and entertaining areas
become part of the interior space hence increasing our internal or living
space.
So
what's next!
The
Parents Retreat -
We
are starting to see potentially the next big thing! The Parents Retreat....our
lives as want to be home owners is getting busier & busier and the chance
to share space with our loved ones is becoming something we crave and
need to justify how hard we are working.
So
"the parents retreat" this space is replacing the humble
Ensuite...the once tacked on narrow bathroom with a small shower at one end and
a toilet at the other, the vanity in the centre with small to no storage. This
is being replaced with a large space with less walls, walk thru spaces that
allow a couple to share a space..allowing greater interaction during the key
parts of their day
So what
does this new "parents retreat" comprise of.....it is a space where a
couple share intimate space, a space were we unwind, get ready for the day
ahead, sleep and also a place where we bathe.
This
space is effectively three rooms cleverly connected as one, it does or can have
the potential to close down into individual spaces or be open like we are used
to at our most favorite resort were the doors are mostly always open and those
sharing the space always feel as they are connected.
Bathes
are visible and In close proximity to the bed, so we can discuss our days and
converse whilst doing a number of tasks. Yes the toilet is tucked away and
private....
Showers
are becoming larger and large enough for two to share, the water is coming from
two sources, one from the ceiling like urban rain and the other from the
wall....adjustable to suit not getting hair wet or washing kids hair.
The
"vanity" has taken on a almost furniture role similar to the lounge
room....it must have good storage but it has to look great the basins are
coming I'll shapes and sizes even integrated into work surfaces.
So what is driving this, there are many factors but the resort style living is a key factor, we always feel great when we are away and After all this is where we start and finish our day...
