Can you share some funny interior design stories?

The Apple Stores around the world are also great interior design success stories. Their minimalist design with large open spaces, clean lines, and white color scheme gives a sense of simplicity and elegance. The use of glass staircases and well - lit product displays showcases their products in the best possible way, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

One success story is the 'Olive Garden' chain. Their interior design creates an Italian - themed atmosphere with warm colors, stone - like walls, and soft lighting. It makes customers feel as if they are in a cozy Italian trattoria. Another is 'Chipotle'. Its simple and modern design, with open kitchens and industrial - style elements, gives a sense of freshness and transparency. And then there's 'Starbucks'. Their cafes often have a combination of comfortable seating, warm wood tones, and local art on the walls, creating a relaxing environment for customers to enjoy their coffee.

There was a couple who wanted a beach - themed bathroom. The designer put in a small sandpit in one corner. When the couple's toddler saw it, he thought it was a real beach and started making sandcastles right there. It was really funny. And the couple had to clean up the sand every time the kid played.

Once, a graphic designer was working on a brochure for a travel agency. He misread the name of a destination as 'Funnyland' instead of 'Sunnyland'. So he created this entire wacky design with made - up creatures and crazy landscapes. When he realized his mistake, the agency liked it so much that they decided to use it as a joke brochure for their internal event.

Sure. There was a graphic designer who was asked to create a logo for a new coffee shop. The owner wanted something with a coffee cup in it. But when the designer presented the first draft, it looked more like a soup bowl with a handle. Everyone had a good laugh and the designer went back to the drawing board and finally created a really cool coffee cup - themed logo.

Sure. One funny story is about a web designer who accidentally made the company logo on the website blink in a really obnoxious way. It was supposed to be a subtle animation, but something went wrong in the code. Everyone in the office had a good laugh when they saw it, and the designer quickly fixed it.

I would suggest 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. The descriptions of the house's interiors are spooky yet fascinating. The way the rooms are described and how they interact with the characters' psychological states is really interesting. Also, 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett has some elements of interior design in the way the secret garden and the old manor are described, especially when the garden is being restored.

Black in interior design can create a sense of luxury. For example, a black marble countertop in a kitchen can give a high - end feel.

There was a wife who had a passion for antique furniture. In her interior story, she scoured flea markets and antique shops to find unique pieces. She found an old Victorian dresser and restored it herself. She then placed it in the bedroom, along with other antique items like a brass - framed mirror. It gave the bedroom a very elegant and nostalgic feel.

Lighting is crucial. In a restaurant that became very popular due to its interior design, they used a combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting. The ambient lighting set the mood, task lighting over the tables made it easy to see the food, and accent lighting highlighted the art on the walls. Texture is another element. Using different textures such as smooth marble and rough - hewn wood can add depth to a space.