Interior Design & Space Planning

Interior design for homes and workplaces in Peshawar, Islamabad and Jeddah. Plan furniture, storage, lighting and materials around the way you use a room.

Start with the room rather than the finish

Interior design should make everyday use easier before it adds decoration. ARCH 360 considers furniture, circulation, storage, lighting and finishes as parts of one room. A beautiful photograph can suggest an atmosphere, but it cannot tell you whether your own sofa fits or a wardrobe door opens comfortably. Begin by describing the problems in the space: poor lighting, missing storage, awkward seating or a kitchen that interrupts family routines. Those observations make a stronger brief than a long list of fashionable materials.

Measure and record the existing conditions

For an existing property, collect measured dimensions, clear photographs and any current architectural drawings. Record windows, doors, columns, ceiling levels and visible service points. Identify which features are fixed and which are only preferences. If changes could affect structure or building services, obtain the appropriate specialist assessment. An interior proposal should be based on verified conditions rather than a guessed rectangle. For a new building, coordinate the interior work with the latest architectural information and keep track of subsequent changes.

Test the furniture layout first

Draw the main furniture at its real size. Leave room to move, open doors and use storage without shifting other objects. Consider where people sit together and whether a television, dining table or desk creates glare or obstructs movement. A bedroom needs more than a bed centred on a wall; wardrobes, bedside use and access all matter. Furniture planning can also reveal whether an apparently large room is difficult to use because openings break up every useful wall.

Plan storage around things you own

Useful storage begins with an inventory. Distinguish everyday items from occasional equipment, paperwork, clothes, cleaning supplies and seasonal belongings. Think about who uses each cupboard and how often. Storage near the relevant activity reduces clutter more effectively than extra cabinetry placed wherever space remains. Kitchens need accessible everyday utensils as well as provision for appliances and waste. Wardrobe interiors should respond to the actual mix of hanging clothes, shelves and drawers instead of following a generic exterior elevation.

Connect light and materials to activities

A room may need general light, focused task light and quieter evening light at different times. Discuss controls and access for maintenance as well as the appearance of fittings. Test material samples under the light where they will be used; photographs and screens can change colour perception. Judge finishes for cleaning, repair, durability and suitability to the room. Set a clear material schedule so alternatives can be compared on equivalent information rather than on a product name alone.

Make the design package understandable

Before work progresses, agree the drawings, specifications, visualisations and review stages included in the interior scope. Clarify how architectural changes and specialist service drawings will be coordinated. Keep a written record of approved layouts and finish decisions. A client should be able to explain why the room is arranged as it is, not simply recognise a final render. Our city pages offer a starting point for Peshawar, Islamabad and Jeddah discussions, while the group site covers construction and delivery enquiries separately.

Questions before you start

Can I commission one room rather than a whole house?

Discuss the room, the problems to solve and its relationship to adjoining spaces. A focused scope can be agreed where the necessary measurements and technical information are available.

Should furniture be selected before lighting positions?

The main furniture layout should inform lighting and switch planning. Final selections and specialist coordination depend on the agreed scope, but the room should not be planned as disconnected decisions.

What should I send before a first interior meeting?

Send the location, photographs, dimensions or drawings, a list of priorities and a few reference images with notes explaining what you like. Mention any work already underway so the team understands the constraints.