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What's the big idea? The Overview
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Design to the strength of the space. | | | [ click thumbnails to open in a larger window ] |
Part 1 of 2: In the course of evaluating my creative options for an interior, I often look at what the space already provides. Some rooms give me amazing architecture, some give me great light, while others give me large amounts of wall space just begging to be detailed. So when starting a new project or redecorating an existing room, it's important to ask yourself one important question: What element of the room do you appreciate the most? Then, rather than fight the natural tendency of a room, look to exploit it. I call this "Designing to the strength of a room." All too often I see homeowners try to make a room something it's not. Whether they try to cram too much furniture into the space, in an attempt to convince themselves the room is "cozy". Or worse, neglect to detail the best parts of the room because they are afraid of "commitment by square footage." The theory that states you would rather do something safe, small and wrong, than do anything that might involve personality or risk. If the intent of good design is to create environments that serve, then every room aspires to become something more than four walls, a forgettable ceiling and a walking surface. Try playing Room-Whisperer. If the room gives you high, beautiful ceilings, don't be intimidated. Look to detail that ceiling with paper, millwork, lighting or at the very least, color. If the room gives you an impressive fireplace mantle, decorate to it's scale and to it's style. If the room gives you light, consider using stronger colors and sophisticated textures. If the room gives you wall space, consider using it for impressive installations of art, visual pattern or even stone. Usually, the big idea for the room is directed at either balancing or complimenting the best element of the interior. Then, I look to finish the space by designing with a 360 degree persepctive; wall to wall and floor to ceiling. I guess I just have no time for unimaginative white ceilings and wasted wall space. More on this next week. And thanks again for the curious click. - Philip Sassano (Comments: info@refinedrustic.com | |
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