Tuesday, April 13, 2010

It has been said that writing about design is like dancing about architecture. In other words, it's limiting and maybe even pointless to try to articulate one creative expression with another. I understand where they're coming from, but I respectfully disagree. Design isn't just about commenting on an antiquity, or profiling the latest mid-century exhibit in New York. Design is also about how we live every day.

Most of us live in ordinary homes, on ordinary streets. We don't have limitless resources to turn our homes into museum quality showcases. I believe that this is where good design really shines. It's about making good decision regarding colour, balance and scale. It can cost nothing (like re-arranging furnishings or, my personal favourite, subtraction decorating) or next to nothing (like new paint colour or a few well placed accessories).

So, let's begin the dance. Let's guide each other through the maze. Some people have trouble getting started. Others get stuck half way. I can provide simple tips, some great "top ten" type lists and other aids that will get you loving your space in record time.

2 comments:

  1. I JUST MOVED INTO A NEW HOME BUT DECORATING IS NOT MY THING. I HAVE NICE THINGS. JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO ARRANGE THE THINGS. OH WELL EVERYONE CAN'T BE GOOD AT EVERYTHING.

    TG

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  2. HELLO. LONG TIME SINCE YOU WROTE ON YOUR BLOG. LITTLE OLD GRANNY HERE

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