Defining 'resimmercial' design

What's driving the growing influence of residential interior design on commercial spaces?

Luxury hotels and resorts have always been a source of inspiration for homemakers and renovators seeking to bring a sense of opulence into their home, but the lines between residential design and commercial interior design have become more blurred than ever. “The traditional boundaries that delineate personal and public spaces have become increasingly blurred. As architects and designers, we’ve witnessed a remarkable shift in the way people engage with their surroundings,” says Marc Roca Bravo, Managing Partner at XBD Collective.The result? The rise of ‘resimmercial’ design, according to a new trend report from Cosentino informed by an IPSOS survey, one of the largest market research companies in the world.

“In today’s world, people expect a different experience when they visit commercial spaces. They seek comfort and a feeling of being in their own comfort zone. It’s is driven by the desire to create spaces that reflect individual personality while providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere,” says Leali Ezzat, founder and design director at ELE Interior.

While hotel-inspired home design isn’t uncommon, it now goes both ways as residential design commands a growing influence on the commercial design scene. Mihir Sanganee, design director at Designsmith, says it’s a movement he’s observed through his own client briefs. “The desire for softer, cosier spaces is universal. It’s not limited to erasing the hard, corporate atmosphere but is also about adding a touch of luxury. This blurring of lines allows people to express themselves even when working in a separate professional environment,” he says.