PROJECT BRIEF
My client is moving from Texas to cold Michigan, and is purchasing a new home in grand rapids. My client suffers from depression and anxiety and wants an environment that is going to support her during this move. Using color theory, prospect and refuge theory, and universal design, I designed her a home that will support her through this transition.
CLIENT INFORMATION
The client lives with depression and anxiety. Using prospect and refuge theory and using color theory, we are going to help her find a place to recharge, relax, but encourage growth, love and joy.
CLIENT INTERVIEW:
The image seen above was a mood board that I made to show all the things that the client told me she loved during our interview. These things, she said, represent her in some manner. Seeing them together, helped me with inspiration for her home.
Color theory was a topic that was brought up when I spoke to her about her home. I asked her to choose a color association at pre-determined words. The following are the results.
We also went over some of her goals, and the things that I wanted to support as the designer as her home.
Goals for Hannah's home
Easy to care for home
Living spaces that make her want to show them off and invite people over
A room and master bathroom that encourage self-care
Re-charge battery
A space that is not overwhelming, but still is exciting and encourages joy and socialization
Motivating
Hannah's goals set for herself:
Take care of people
Take care of herself
Be comfortable
Easy to manage house
PROSPECT AND REFUGE
Prospect and refuge is an design theory that details that certain spaces based on their location and surroundings, can effect the way the end user feels in that space. Her refuge is her home. I want her to be able to come in here and feel relaxed and safe. I also want her to feel safe sharing aspects of the home, but I want the bedroom and the bathroom to be spaces that are just for her, and to be tucked away from the rest of the house. These will be places where she is encouraged to practice self-care by unwinding and relaxing.
THE KITCHEN
Hannah's kitchen cabinets are painted green. The hope is that this color association will shine through, and the green will produce some healthy and calming feelings, as she navigates cooking for herself in her new home. Other than the green, the color is limited. This simple color pallet, help keeps the kitchen from being busy and overwhelming. There is plenty of cabinet space to keep the kitchen clean, and put items up so her counter tops stay clear. This opportunity for lack of clutter will hopefully reduce stress as well. A large kitchen island is the center piece of this kitchen. This is large to accommodate visitors coming to eat, and hanging out in the kitchen, as this is a public space.
DINING ROOM
The dining room is an addition to the kitchen in terms of hosting space. This large dining room leaves space for her to invite as many people over as she'd like. Above the banquet seating on the back wall is a long shelf for Hannah's plants. This location allows plenty of sunlight, and easy access for watering.
There is a feature wall in Hannah's home to inspire her every day. Her personal motto is to "do good, be good". This quote inspires her to be better, and because of that, this feature wall is something that she has to see on her way in and out of her home. It is a soft pink, as a calming color, and a reference to her color association of happiness. The hexagons are a reference to Hannah's nick name, Bee. Bees are constantly making appearances in Hannah's life, reminding her of her faith and her family. It was extremely important to add nods to this in her home.
MASTER BEDROOM
Hannah's master bedroom and bathroom required special attention. These two rooms are made for her to find a place to hide away and relax. To encourage self care through keeping her space clean, there was an effort made to keep the design clean and simplistic. There are references to her color association of green; peace. The design also facilities the addition of her favorite chair from her childhood home. This chair reminds her of home, and is special to her. Therefore, it had to be part of the design. These rooms also feature
adjustable lighting so Hannah has complete control of the space.
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