Christmas in a functional home - how the right interior design facilitates everyday life during the busiest time of the year

The end of December is when your home really gets put to the test. Intensive cooking, long gatherings around the table, more household members and guests, chairs and other furniture being moved around, a Christmas tree and children testing out their new presents. This is the time when the interior must prove its durability, comfort and functionality. This is when the importance of choosing the right finishing materials becomes most apparent.

Of course, most of the action takes place in the kitchen. Borscht cooking, greasy foods, citrus fruits, hot pots and baking trays taken straight out of the oven – in such conditions, materials that do not absorb moisture and dirt and are resistant to stains, scratches and high temperatures, such as large ceramic slab Keralini or HPL Puricelli, are ideal. The smooth surface of Architype materials prevents the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, which confirms the highest level of hygiene. So we can safely decorate gingerbread cookies or make Christmas dumplings directly on a stone countertop or island.

The same applies to the dining room. The Christmas table is a place that is very intensively ‘used’ for several days. Hot platters, heavy dishes, moving plates and cutlery, sometimes accidental knocks. Surfaces made of durable materials can easily cope with such challenges.

In winter, the materials used in communication areas are also highly appreciated.

Stairs finished with GRANDEX acrylic solid surface are more pleasant to the touch than classic stone, especially when we move around the house in socks or barefoot. At the same time, they are resistant to intensive use and do not lose their aesthetic appeal despite heavy traffic. Floors also pass a Christmas endurance test. Moving chairs, a heavy Christmas tree, wet shoes after coming in from outside – HPL Puricelli and KRAFFTEN, Avant Quartz quartz surface and Keralini large ceramic slab can handle it all perfectly. They are resistant to scratches, moisture and dirt and are easy to clean. Even resin from the Christmas tree or salt from shoes will not be a problem for them.

During the festive season, visual effect is just as important as functionality. The home becomes the backdrop for meetings, conversations and souvenir photos, so it is good when it creates the atmosphere itself. An interesting, expressive decor used on walls, fronts or countertops does not need many accessories to make an impression. An interesting example is an illuminated onyx panel, which, thanks to its semi-transparency of light, turns into a beautiful, natural decoration. It is the materials that can serve as the main decoration of the interior, right next to the Christmas tree and festive lights.

A well-designed home allows you to enjoy the festive season in a more peaceful and comfortable way. Architype materials are not only an aesthetic finish, but also a real support in everyday tasks, especially when the house is full of people and in intensive use. It is therefore worth choosing solutions that will work in all conditions and make everyday life easier throughout the year, not just at special times.

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