There’s a difference between luxury and inspiration that’s important to identify when you’re approaching the subject. So, what is the difference between luxury and inspiration?

Luxury is defined by a state of ease, comfort, and abundance, having or doing things that bring joy, peace and calm. Inspiration doesn’t have the same price tag attached - although that doesn’t mean it won’t cost you – but is more defined by a motivation or drive to achieve or create something as a result of an item, place, or idea that you’ve experienced.

Why are luxury apartment designs a space for inspiration?

Luxury, by definition, makes you feel good. What could possibly be more inspirational than striving to recreate that light feeling of ease and relaxation that you find in a well-designed luxury apartment?

Luxury creates a feeling that people spend their lives aspiring to. High end design is the manifestation of the dreams people have fostered for a lifetime, and luxury apartment design is the tangible possibility of that being attainable, which is why it’s so aspirational.

Top 5 concepts that can deliver inspirational luxury apartment design

Large Framed Artwork

Art is diverse, and what you put on your walls shouldn’t be limited to a classical perspective. Don’t forget that art is never limited to a painting on the wall; whether it’s sculpture, photography, or embroidery, art shows your passion, and can be an inspirational talking point in any space.

Art can be used to curate a wealth of different feelings, so think about the mood and ambience you’re trying to create in a space – you wouldn’t want a dark and dramatic piece in a calm reading room, but it might be incredible in a rich, moody dining room, for example. Consider the colours of your art and the feeling you want to achieve in a space – lighter colours inspire a brightness where dark colours tread a line between moody and rich, and colder tones can be calming where rich tones generate a warmer feeling.

Iconic FF&E pieces

An artistic dining table is the feature of the dining room, whether open plan or a dedicated room, it’s the centrepiece of the design and should reflect that. When choosing, consider what you want the design to achieve.

A big table immediately brings to mind how many people, family, friends, will sit around this centrepiece, it cultivates warmth and sharing culture, reminiscent of holidays and celebrations. But size isn’t the only feature that can impress: the wow factor can come from artistic, interesting, unusual, unique, fun, bold design. There’s a wealth of colours, materials, styles, and sizes to play with!

Stone, Concrete, Marble, Brass

Features of visual interest are central to any high-end design, and it’s easier to achieve than you might think. By using textures, design takes things a step further than colour or shape and can create a multi-layered, considered impact without the need for too much.

The use of diverse materials in a space is more avant-garde and subtle – or not, depending on your taste! - and classy and interesting. It can be about colour, but it doesn’t have to be, which gives a range of choices, and choice is luxury! Diversity of material is a richness, and a luxury in itself in many cases.

Sophisticated Lighting

Lighting sets the mood, and the mood dictates feeling in a space. Making the lighting sophisticated is what elevates a room from good to great – every room has to be lit, so make every piece of design intentional, from the colour and type of bulb to the fixtures and fittings, to elevate design into that inspirational class.

Whether it’s a subtle solution or artistically ostentatious, whether it’s clean and modern or ornate and vintage, lighting is part of the design theme and the feeling of the room. The colour of the light, the position and type affect the end product, which means you should look around for these elements and what it is that creates the ambiance you’re searching to replicate.

Being bold

A freestanding bathtub is the focal feature in a bathroom – a room which is often difficult to style. Not only is it the highlight of the space around it, but it’s also the most practical thing to do in a wet space. Moreover, freestanding bathtubs have been a luxury all the way through history. The freestanding bath is much more accessible now, but it still carries those sentiments of luxury that make you feel wonderful as you lay back in your bubbles.

Space in a bathroom can often be a luxury, to be able to lay back without being surrounded is a metaphorical representation of the peace, calm and relaxation that a good bath can add to your day. Stepping away from the stresses of life for a moment, think about the images of luxury and class – you probably wouldn’t mind a warm candlelit bath in a clawfoot tub…

Conclusion

When money, class and taste often come together, and the three connect just right, it accumulates in this perfect haven of luxury and design, which is hard not to want. That perfect space also comes with a sense of achievement – having stuff, feeling stuff, seeing stuff – is something that people want, and it’s something you’ve managed. Not only have you made it, but you also get to live it every day.

High end interior design is a place absolutely full of inspiration. It’s a catalogue of everything that’s inspired the designer and the resident, and a factor in what will go on to inspire you and others, too.

If you’re interested in knowing more about how SP3 London can support you with a Luxury Interior Design Project, get in touch with us today.

Inspiration for Luxury Apartment Designs