DESIGN NOTE: DESIGNING FOR LOVE (BEYOND VALENTINE'S DAY)
- Viktoria Gilanyi
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about how we define love.
We usually associate it with people. But as a designer, I also see it in spaces - in the way a room is composed, in the care behind material choices, in the intention behind light.
I photographed this bathroom vignette at KBIS Las Vegas last year because, in the middle of a very busy trade show, it felt unexpectedly calm. It didn’t compete for attention. It invited you to slow down.
The botanical wallcovering created a subtle connection to nature. The warmth of the wood grounded the space. The lighting felt soft and human. Nothing dramatic - just thoughtful layering that reduced visual noise and supported ease.
That, to me, is biophilic design at its best - not (only) decorative, not performative, but quietly supportive.
Design is one of the most practical ways we shape daily wellbeing. And that’s a form of care worth building into the places we call home.
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