3 4 Blum Inspirations What are the dif ferences bet ween designing workspaces versus living spaces? Ergonomics, proper lighting, acoustics, storage, freedom of movement, comfor t and a healthy environment are crucial for the well-being of workers. The tasks and activities of the people work ing there are also factors in designing workspaces. Living spaces have dif ferent considerations, and the focus here is more on creating a welcoming home environment based on design, comfor t and furnishings. But the boundar ies bet ween work and home spaces are becoming increasingly blurred, and the same applies to their design. Which are the most popular trends in Canada and the US? Are there dif ferences compared to Europe and Asia? To be honest with you, I am reluctant to embrace popular design trends. My designs are based on individual clients' ABOUT Ramsin Khachi inspires the industr y with his ex traordinar y flair for design and entrepreneurship. He and his multi- disciplinar y team at KHACHI DESIGN + BUILD in Oak ville, Canada, have earned a reputation for their elegant, custom designed spaces in both pr ivate homes and the commercial sector. khachi.com personalities and lifest yles, and these lifest yles var y significantly across Nor th Amer ica. You can' t apply universal pop ular trends and develop all-encompassing design solutions on this basis. But the fundamental commonalit y that we all share is the appreciation for individual living solutions that reflect our lifest yle and our personalit y. A design pr inciple that applies to ever y space and ever y culture globally. • S M A L L S P A C E W O N D E R S
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