There are many elements of life that can be drawn on for inspiration for product and furniture design. The events and hard times in life can be some of the most influential for designing new furniture and more. 

The Inspiration

This past year has been one of the toughest years that many of us have faced. We have seen many challenges and so much change. As we are coming out of this past year and seeing life go back to the new normal, we can see this year as one of transformation for all. Everyone has morphed into different lifestyles, jobs, and more. We have endured so much and made it through those tough times—we should be proud! As humans, we can face challenges, like those we lived through in the last year, and still be strong, beautiful, and full of life and color for our futures ahead! 

The Design

The changes we have endured inspired me to create this beautiful chair called Metamorphosis. This chair design is made to show the beauty that can come out of hard times. The end result of tough times in life can be fascinating. 

I designed this chair to look similar to a butterfly. A butterfly starts out as a caterpillar and goes through a metamorphosis in order to become a butterfly with wings, color, and so much life. Butterflies symbolize personal change, transformation, hope, courage and it, in essence, is a rebirth of life.

As you sit down in the Metamorphosis chair, you will have wings at your back and feel the power and grace of a butterfly. The colors show the vibrancy of life and the excitement that our futures hold.

I long for us all to have courage, hope for the future, and be open to change and transformation, especially after this past year. When you see this chair, I want you to feel all of these and know that we are capable of enduring transformations that we never saw coming. So take a seat, a deep breath, and spread your wings—the best is yet to come!

Your home should reflect your style and personality. The furniture, the walls, and every finishing detail should make you safe and comfy. That's why it's important to gather your ideas well when styling your house so that you can get what you exactly want. 

But where do you get design inspiration from? Ideally, you should be opening yourself up to diverse influences to get the best style ideas. In this guide, we will look at four ways to get style inspiration from your city. Check them out:

1. Check the City Magazines

Every city supplies multiple magazines to the residents. Most of the magazines contain handy tips for interior designs that you can choose. And even if the designs are not there, you can still get to view beautiful houses pictured in there, videos, and so on. 

For the best results, you can consider the magazines which have a unique section for interior designing so that you can get the right inspiration.

2. Check Your Friends’ and Neighbors’ Homes

You can get many design ideas by simply checking at your neighbors' or friends’ homes. Next time when passing by or just having coffee at your friend's house, look around for any design ideas that impress you.

3. Check the Hotels

Have you ever entered a hotel and admired its interior designs? Well, you can adopt that style in your home. Next time you see an exciting style in your hotel, don't hesitate to take a picture or copy the idea.

4. Check Outside

Nature is beautiful. You don't always have to be indoors to get design and style ideas for your home. You can visit the parks and other reserves within your city to learn a few things about color mixing and so on. Your garden can also be a beautiful source of inspirational ideas.

You need design inspiration so that you can realize what you exactly want. So get out, walk around your city, and follow the above tips to guide you. When you’re looking for more ways to freshen up your interior design, we're here to help.