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Illusory Interior Designs

Architect Sean Griffiths Used Trompe L'Oeil Techniques to Create Space

— April 21, 2018 — Art & Design
As one of the world's biggest urban economies, London is known for its lack of living space, which led architect Sean Griffiths toward some creative solutions in designing the interior of a south London home. He made use of optical illusions like mirrored walls, trompe l'oeil painting, and shaded tiles to create a sense of deep space.

The three techniques coalesce well with one another. When using optical illusions, it can be easy to overwhelm people, but Griffiths does a good job of keeping the techniques relatively simple and subtle. The tiling and mirroring on the wall would easily blend into most houses, and the trompe l'oeil painting on the kitchen wall looks as much like an interesting design aesthetic as it does a practical consideration.


Image Credit: Edmund Sumner
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusions in Interior Design - Explore the use of optical illusions in interior design to create a sense of deep space.
2. Mirrored Surfaces in Home Decor - Discover how mirrored walls can be used to visually expand living spaces.
3. Trompe L'oeil Painting in Kitchen Design - Learn how trompe l'oeil techniques can be applied to create interesting and functional kitchen wall designs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Interior Design - Architects and interior designers can utilize optical illusions, mirrored surfaces, and trompe l'oeil painting to revolutionize spatial design.
2. Home Decor and Furnishings - Furniture and home decor companies can incorporate the use of mirrored surfaces and optical illusions to create visually expansive and captivating products.
3. Kitchen Design and Remodeling - Kitchen designers and remodeling companies can employ trompe l'oeil painting techniques to add depth and visual interest to kitchen walls.
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