How to design and run a bed and breakfast and country inn
Characteristics of B&B space
The key to B&B design is to have its own positioning label, and then combine it with the surrounding natural environment and humanistic characteristics to reflect strong regional characteristics. According to the location characteristics of the B&B, find design elements that can express the local landscape characteristics and humanistic color. And conduct a series of integration and classification of these elements, and finally select the regional cultural elements that best express the "B&B", and then use them in depth or re-create and process them to integrate them into the "B&B" space: doors, windows, beds, Sofas, cabinets, etc. By retaining these unique imprints, we create a boutique B&B that can truly bring residents a sense of close contact with nature.
01. Problems in the design of B&Bs
Similar to the problems in "beautiful rural construction", most B&Bs are too limited in style, have serious similarities, and lack their own uniqueness. Thematic, uncreative and characteristic of the area. In the soft furnishings of indoor spaces, there is a problem of stereotypes. The meaning conveyed by the B&B itself no longer exists. Soft furnishings are used to help express the style of the space. Soft furnishings can be used to enhance the space of the B&B. The design concept expresses the cultural spirit that the entire B&B wants to express.
02. Design principles for soft furnishings in B&Bs
Identity principle
This principle is not only to be followed in the design of soft furnishings in B&B spaces, but also This is a principle that should be followed in the large field of design. All soft decoration designs must follow the same theme and style. They should start from an artistic atmosphere in terms of color, material, and shape to avoid a messy picture in a space.
Principle of primary and secondary
It is very important to distinguish the primary and secondary in soft furnishings. There should be a visual focus in the soft furnishings of the B&B space, and the soft furnishings in other parts should be It is a auxiliary function. Too much brilliance will cause the problem of not highlighting the focus, which will lead to unclear style. Once the embellishment takes over the focus, multiple visual impacts will appear one after another, which will distract people's visual experience and cause visual fatigue. Only by properly handling the primary and secondary relationships can we design a complete and orderly space effect.
Regional principle
B&Bs are different from express hotels in that they focus on "enjoying" and "experience" nature, and local natural resources are what B&Bs want to express. Only by relying on these natural and humanities for soft decoration design can we find the right direction. Explore soft decoration elements under resources such as plains, grasslands, highlands, forests, beaches, etc., and use these local characteristics to create a B&B space with unique characteristics. Regional.
03. Design methods of soft furnishings in B&Bs
Color composition
Color is the most direct way to express the style and atmosphere of the B&B space. The visual effect is first produced. The choice of color hue and saturation directly expresses warm and cold tones, light and dark tones, and black and white tones.
B&Bs are living spaces with nature as the background. The color selection is usually based on warm colors and uses colors with low saturation to create a fresh and elegant texture. Secondly, cool colors are used. Assistance, increase comfort, help people calm down and relieve stress. Some B&Bs will also use dark colors to enhance their sense of culture, and rich color combinations will create unusual regional customs.
Nowadays, many designers also have a unique feeling for black, white and gray. Modern B&Bs should also appear in our rapidly developing society. Not all B&Bs should have a Zen and simple feel. As long as the design is in line with the contemporary social background and local characteristics, it is also very exciting to use black, white and gray to create a B&B with a sense of art and a sense of the times. In the use of color, soft furnishings can be carried out through four basic techniques: the proportion of the color range in a space, the contrast between colors, the tone and the emotional expression of the color.
The proportion of the range of color usage is generally 70% of the background color, which is generally speaking, the wall color of the space, followed by the main color. Generally, the proportion is not large, about 20% can make people look at the space. After receiving its information from the visual experience, various wood colors are usually used as the main color in B&Bs to express the theme; finally, auxiliary colors are used for embellishment, usually accounting for 10%. The contrast of colors in B&Bs often adopts a low-contrast approach to create a simple, solemn and modern feel. The same hue can also create an elegant atmosphere in the B&B space through the contrast between different brightnesses.
Material selection
Decoration materials generally include natural materials, synthetic materials, ceramics, fiber textiles, etc. For the specific space of a B&B, there is also a certain design in the selection of materials. Methods: First, as a tourist living space, B&Bs must meet the most basic safety needs. Secondly, sound insulation and durability are required. Synthetic materials such as glass and metal have fireproof and sound insulation functions, so the use of synthetic materials in B&B spaces also occupies a certain part.
The soft furnishings of B&B spaces are generally dominated by simplicity and nature, so logs are an indispensable material element in B&B spaces. Logs give people a simple and comfortable feel, which is in line with the concept that the B&B wants to convey, and combined with local characteristics Textiles, woven fabrics, cups, tea bowls, etc. are embellished and supplemented. Various materials blend and collide with each other, and finally combine to form a harmonious B&B space.
There are also different considerations when considering the specific space of a B&B. The reception hall of a B&B is the first impression given to guests. At the same time, as a public area, the soft decoration design of the public area is very important. important. The choice of seats generally adopts soft sofas, which give people a sense of comfort and comfort. In the classification of sofas, fabric and leather are the primary options. The softness and delicacy expressed by fabric will directly bring the relationship with the occupants closer, while leather Although it is not as warm and soft as fabrics, based on the consumption level of B&Bs, soft leather sofas can well reflect the style of B&Bs. It is also an advantage of being easier to maintain and clean than fabrics.
The guest room space focuses on comfort and is the area that residents use the longest. Whether it is the selection of bedding or furniture, the soft decoration design should be close to warmth and comfort, but according to the regional principle We first need to look for elements from the surrounding environment, such as "cotton and linen", "bamboo and rattan". Elements such as "tie-dye" and "ceramics" should be chosen according to local conditions. You cannot blindly follow the trend just because they look good and are suitable, which will eventually lead to a cookie-cutter scene.
Style matching
The lamps, decorations, coffee tables, and sofas in the soft furnishings can directly reflect the regional atmosphere of the B&B space, so the styling combination between these different items is the best The most important thing is to create a pleasant and comfortable B&B space through the clever use of integration through their staggered heights, contrast between straight and straight, and differences in size and reality.
B&B spaces generally adopt clean straight lines. Simple lines can enhance the sense of order in the space. At the same time, natural dry branches, flowers and leaves are used as auxiliary embellishments, which not only breaks the rigidity brought by straight lines. It combines with natural elements to make the space more balanced, simple and natural.
Beds, sofas, wardrobes, tables and chairs are relatively large main pieces of furniture in a B&B space. They determine the general tone of the B&B space, and their shape selection generally adopts a simple right-angle shape. However, adjustments can be made depending on the actual situation at the time. For example, the soft furnishings in the parent-child room, considering the use of children, should use rounded corners and curved shapes to increase safety. This can also be achieved through reasonable placement of curves in the space. Balanced form.
The second is the selection of artistic decorations. After selecting larger furniture, these decorations should not be underestimated. However, as auxiliary embellishments, they should not be piled too much to overwhelm the guest, so choose them reasonably to increase the effect. Just make the space interesting and artistic.
What the B&B space requires is comfort and safety. The selection of decorations is generally simple and consistent with the shape of large pieces of furniture, so as to achieve a consistent and coordinated sense of space, so that users can have a calm and soothing mood; However, you can also choose artistically shaped decorations for small objects to enhance the artistic atmosphere and interest of the B&B space.