Interior designers: how to integrate a living net into your design projects?

You don’t have to do a lot of heavy, costly work to make your home both unique and comfortable. An element like interior netting can often create a real difference, with a controlled impact on the building site. Discover all the benefits Feelnets can bring to your interior design projects.

Interior mesh: a response to changing lifestyles

Having spent a lot of time at home during the Covid period, many people are now placing greater emphasis on well-being in their homes. Decoration, furnishings, space-saving, a relaxation zone for reading, binge-watching Netflix or simply relaxing… The interior net ticks all these boxes, and many more besides.

As part of an interior design project, netting will often be the little ” wow effect ” bonus.

• it brings a feeling of freedom and lightness;
• it also creates an original living space;
• it helps diffuse light thanks to the fabric’s transparency.

Integrating the net right from the architectural design stage

As designers of interior spaces, you need to think about the installation of netting right from the home design phase. Mesh often makes it possible to fill a void, secure a mezzanine or create an attic space, while improving the diffusion of natural light, the legibility of volumes and the coherence between the structure of the building and the interior design. You can also voluntarily create or adapt certain spaces (hoppers, mezzanines, etc.) to accommodate a net.

Suitable for all situations and all families

The most appropriate areas are generally above a living room void, on an open mezzanine floor, under attics or roof slopes, or as a walkway linking two separate areas of the home. These choices offer several functional advantages, including :

• maintaining through-views and visual continuity between levels;
• securing voids without the need for opaque partitions or traditional rigid railings.

Whatever the profile of the occupants (family, couple, single), a net in a house is always a good idea: original, playful, functional… The net adds an extra room, a zone for relaxation and well-being in the home, suitable for young and old alike. Children are always delighted, and parents too.

Technical implementation: anticipating site constraints

Right from the design stage, you need to provide a rigid perimeter framework, sized to sustainably take up the forces associated with net tension. Anchor points are positioned in walls or beams, directly flush with the supporting structure. It can be installed in wood, concrete or IPN structures. Certain geometric constraints require precise adjustments (irregular angles, atypical spans, variations in levels), but whatever the configuration, it’s always possible to install a net. Feelnets provides you with all the advice you need, and our network of partner craftsmen can take care of net installation if required.

Choice of materials, meshes and shades

On the custom net market, you’ll mainly find nets in polyamide (popular for indoor use), polyester (often used for boating) or polypropylene (for large surfaces). Mesh sizes vary, from the tightest (13×13 mm) which let nothing through, to the widest (30×30) which better diffuse natural light. Feelnets nets are made of 3+ polyester mesh. These synthetic fibers are the best choice for interiors, thanks to their pleasant feel, strength and durability over time. A complete color customization (beige, white, black or custom shades), so your customers get exactly the look they want for their project.

Taking account of the regulatory framework and the architect’s advisory role

When you install a vertical fabric as a replacement for or addition to a conventional guardrail, it simply has to comply with the standards imposed on guardrails installed in a private dwelling. This includes a minimum height of 1 meter and limited spacing at the top. On the other hand, there is no specific mandatory standard for nets used horizontally. To guarantee safety, however, it’s in your best interest to work with a reputable company with a reputation for supplying extremely sturdy products. Feelnets’ 3+ Polyester Mesh nets are EN 1263-1 certified, and offer the same resistance as those used on building sites.

The net as a differentiating signature and added value for customers

It’s up to you to present the net as a real asset, as many customers don’t immediately perceive all the benefits it brings in terms of use and embellishment of the space. In particular, highlight the extra room, the relaxation area, and the ways in which this space can be used – for playing, meditating, reading or watching a film. The positive impact on property value(home staging) shouldn’t leave homeowners indifferent either.

Today, interior netting represents an elegant and affordable solution for creating flexible, bright and unique spaces without excessive work. For a safe and successful installation, entrust your project to Feelnets. Our craftsmen master the whole process, from the initial analysis of the project to the secure installation of the fixings in the supporting elements, the perfect tensioning for a perfectly flat fabric, and a rigorous final check on stability and aesthetics.