If one is a visual designer and their works become widely known, then it is almost inevitable that sooner or later they will be approached by such unique individuals for interior design requests, who want something quite unique in their personal spaces as well. This was no different in my case, so interior design became a kind of natural “consequence” of film and theater projects.

Since I started practicing interior design through the creation of film sets (namely, to express the message of a film by creating set designs and interiors), this is why this approach can be strongly felt in all my private interior design work as well. Creating set designs in films vigorously teaches a person what a good composition looks like, what harmonizes and what doesn't in the camera image. If we are arranging a space for the camera, we need to, for example, pay much more attention to what styles we combine, and creating color harmony is much more complicated as well than when furnishing a private space. Moreover, for the sake of harmony, it is often necessary to also design unique objects, tiles, wallpapers, other wall coverings, unique furniture, picture installations and, of course, to produce them individually if there are no pieces on the market that appropriately harmonize with the idea and perfectly express the “message.” Of course, I also use this “custom production” in my private work.
Working in films and theater also teaches you that a set design is not enough to only be aesthetic, but its functionality is just as important; as it must be able to serve the activities and functions (sleeping, cooking, socializing, washing, etc.) that the actors perform and “live” in the given space, room. And, of course, a very important aspect is that in order to carry out these activities and functions comfortably, free movement routes must be provided for the actors -just like in real life…
But most importantly, one needs to get to know the client and their story, to understand them (!), because otherwise one can’t “put themselves in their shoes” and feel what kind of space suits them best, what they would feel most at home and safe in.

Consequently, before I draw even a single line on the “drawing board,” I spend long hours, days (even weeks in the case of a “multi-person and multi-room” assignment!) to get to know people, their history, tasks, habits and objects, etc.
And yes, it’s a time and energy-consuming and particularly attention-grabbing activity, but according to my belief this is the only way to create an environment for them in that they feel safe and that they will truly feel as their own, because it fits perfectly with both their character and their lives.