Aesthetic Impact of Wall Finishes on Interior Spaces of Residential Buildings in Akure, Nigeria
Abstract
This paper aims at understanding the impact and value of aesthetics on wall finishes of interior spaces in residential buildings. Two estates were examined within this study in Akure Nigeria; they are Alagbaka and Oba-Afunbiowo estates. Twenty (20) residential buildings were investigated to achieve convenient results about interior residential spaces in Akure. Two types of data analysis were conducted; first, all qualitative data were analyzed by following the thematic analysis protocol, thereafter the assessment of the interior spaces, the analyzed data were obtained from the questionnaires that were administered. The results show that most users apply paints and wall papers on interior walls, while other types of finishes were barely used. The study found that users are not aware of other wall finishes and do not know the impact these materials would create by having them in private living spaces.
Keywords: Aesthetics, Architecture, Building materials, Finishes, Interior design
DOI: 10.7176/CER/14-4-06
Publication date:June 30th 2022
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