Something I learned in this past unit is that the finishes of the materials in a space thoroughly effect the overall experience that someone has. For instance, if you were in a formal location but it appeared to be a casual place because of the rough and basic finishes, the incorrect feelings would be experienced; the same thing would happen if it were vice versa. Something a designer has to figure out is how the space needs to "feel" to then choose what finishes to apply to the location.
A really good example of a casual space that I've personally experienced on multiple occasions would be the Starbucks over on Versailles Road where my roommate/best friend lives. When I first observed the space, I noticed that there was a combination of matte and shine surfaces, as well as a variety of nature-based colors with low warm lighting. These finishes work for this space because they're not all clean-cut like you'd see in a formal place; you definitely get a coffee shop feel out of the location. When hanging out in this Starbucks, you can definitely feel a positive vibe from not only the appearance of the space, but also the people who spend their time there.
Below are a couple of images of the Starbucks I just described.
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