
Get It Right with Undercover Architect Creating Spaciousness: Using Volume - Episode 8 (Season 1)
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Jan 30, 2017 They unpack why spaciousness is not just bigger square footage and how volume shapes how a home feels. You hear three common volume mistakes that kill a sense of space. Practical tips cover using contrast, human scale, combining volume with light and storage, and testing three-dimensional spaces before building.
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Spaciousness Is Physical And Mental
- Spaciousness is both physical and mental, giving freedom from everyday niggles and preserving mental energy.
- Well-designed homes deliver calm, making daily life simpler and more generous.
Homes Shouldn't Be Daily Hurdles
- Amelia describes homeowners who feel their house is a daily hurdle that drains them.
- She contrasts that with homes designed to 'get out of your way' and help you be your best self.
Volume Defines How Space Feels
- Volume is the three-dimensional shape of rooms defined by floors, walls and ceilings and it determines how spaces feel.
- How we contain and shape volume makes a space feel generous or pokey regardless of square metres.
