
Recently, I went with my colleagues to an Italian bar for coffee. The space was lively, full of energy, and truly incredible. You can’t find such an atmosphere just anywhere.
I observed the interior and in reality, there was everything in excess – plastic flowers on the walls and ceiling, decorations in every possible color, and a diverse offering on the sales counters – colors, smells, tastes, sounds. Usually, overcrowded spaces would deter me rather than attract me, but here it was different. There was energy. With all this excitement, the coffee had a different taste, and the conversations were more sparkling.


Already when I entered, the waiter greeted me in singing Italian with “Buon Giorno” and “Ciao”, gave me a sparkling look, and a smile. Then, throughout my coffee-drinking, he sang to other customers, and music played in the background. I was filled with satisfaction and a sense of joy. What else could a person wish for?
Of course, I wanted to stay in the space longer than usual. Simply because I felt really good in it. But it was funny that it affected my mood even after I left the space. It was like I absorbed the good energy. When I left, the energy accompanied me for a while, and then slowly disappeared.
I asked myself, how could I create similar energy in every space, instead of the emptiness and soullessness that is present in many interiors that I come across. Is it possible to achieve this without people in the space?
In my next blogs, I will reveal other ways to do this. But for now, let’s remember: Merely existing in a space does not bring it to life; it is through love and joy that a space truly comes alive.