Interior designer Cynthia Almario is the creative director of Atelier Almario, which she runs together with her sister, Ivy, who serves as the president of the company. Having studied and practised design separately in California for 15 years, the Almario sisters are known for their elegant designs that incorporate clean, contemporary lines. Atelier Almario's impressive roster of interior works spans from popular fine dining restaurants to luxurious residential properties.
Can you give us tips on how to make the home it in tune with the New Normal?
With the work-from-home scenario [that almost everyone is into] due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the notion of adaptability will be the New Normal. A lot of rooms in our homes will need to incorporate multi-functional and adaptive spaces. The dining room could also serve as a full-time workplace or learning environment. The space adapts and transforms over the course of the day to suit varying needs and activities.
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