Abstract
The design of home interiors is important for an individual, especially in childhood, when one’s character and psychological development is in progress. In this study, the aim is to explore the social and physical aspects of childhood homes of interior architects and their effects on their professional lives, and to understand the possible reflections of these special places on their current designs. Within this framework, the study was conducted with eight internationally recognised Turkish interior architects, with online interviews and sketchbooks, depending on the memories of the participants’ childhood homes, and data were obtained regarding the interpretation of these special places, as well as their influence on their current design approaches and productions. Findings included understanding which aspects of the participants’ homes were conveyed to their current productions in terms of preferences, approach and style. The results have implications on the interior architecture profession as well as interior architecture education.
 
 Keywords: Childhood home environment, Turkish interior architects.
Highlights
Homes provide us with a physical shelter, and act as a spiritual environment
There is much to learn from these special environments to be conveyed into interior architecture education
There are limited sources on the effects of childhood home interiors on designers of homes – interior architects – and whether they convey features of these spaces into the interiors they create in their professional lives
Summary
Homes provide us with a physical shelter, and act as a spiritual environment. Memories of childhood homes play an increasing role in who we are today. There are limited sources on the effects of childhood home interiors on designers of homes – interior architects – and whether they convey features of these spaces into the interiors they create in their professional lives This is believed to help understand which social and physical features of the home environment are most influential. This study endeavours to create awareness among designers of home environments that they are shaping a space, but more importantly shaping memories and souls. This knowledge is crucial for interior architecture education and lessons learned need to be transferred to future designers
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