As designers it is our understanding of why spaces affect us as they do, that is at the core of what drives the design process from the start, for only once you understand this, can you begin to transform the space, and enhance its positive aspects, whilst removing those that have a negative effect.
Whilst spaces we pass through have the power to greatly influence the way we feel, both consciously and sub-consciously, we can never effect change on the space by merely passing through it
The use of colour has long been analysed and documented to affect our moods, and for thousands of years the geomancy principles of Feng shui have been used to influence Chi, (life force) luck and outcome.
Beyond this, it is difficult to say why a room feels as it does, why it just works, but this is almost never accidental.
Rooms that appear to ‘just work’ and have the right feel are actually the very best examples of well designed effortless spaces in which we feel peaceful, harmonious and positive . These spaces reflect who we are, and how we like to live, and as designers it is our job to achieve this almost undefinable feel to a room. It is simply just great design!