6 Modern Materials and Technologies That Are In Trend

ManMohan Khanna

Architect

Text: Priya Arya
Photograph: Shutterstock

Interior designers are embracing modern materials with the objective to achieving innovative designs. Architect Manmohan Khanna lists the some modern materials and technologies used to achieve the same...

In the field of lights, creating light effects through artificial LED lights and laser lights have become an important and integral part of interior design. To create fascinating interiors, lights focusing on statement walls or objects are gaining prominence.
Innovative fixtures are being used by interior designers on a large scale to give the space an aesthetic feel.
False ceiling is another trend that has become an integral part of the interior decor. In residential projects, its application and use has become a status statement.
Flooring materials like tiles, marble patterns, granite patterns and other photographic expressions on tiles is changing the total appearance of interiors, giving credit to new technologies. Epoxy floors, glass floors, artificial marbles, glitters on tiles, insulated lights on floors bring an unimaginable glamour to the space.
Glass partitions are being used in houses to divide the living room and dining space or lobby, etc. It also helps in making the space appear larger than its actual size. Similarly, reflective glass helps to keep heat outside. It also acts as a connecting point between the exteriors and interior space. Tinted glass also helps in achieving mysterious effects.
Bamboo is being used as a filling material along with plastics, fibreglass and polycarbonatesheets, etc in interiors. It is also used on walls to enhance its decor. Designers are also using bamboo after laminating it from both sides on table-tops, etc.

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ManMohan Khanna

Architect

Architect Manmohan Khanna is an alumnus of CCA, Chandigarh and has been practicing interior design and architectureÂ for the last 40 years. He is the Chairman of Institute of Indian Interior Designers, Chandigarh Chapter, and has a lot many honors to this credit. He is also the immediate past Chairman of IIA, Chandigarh+Punjab Chapter.

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