Every aspect of our lives in an opportunity to create ‘Good
Design’.
Whether it is how we are arranging plants on a bay window,
our children’s pictures on the refrigerator, choosing which color jewelry best
matches our outfit, or the placement of pillows on our family room sofa. How
and what we choose effects the overall look of our presentation.
The two words that best describe my design style are
‘Contrast’ and ‘Texture’. Contrast allows us to experience a visual ‘energy’ in
what we are looking at. High contrast, as in literally black to white, allows
us to see negative and positive spaces, items moving forward or back (depending
on our intentional placement), and allowing us to have one or more items stand
out to be noticed. Contrast can lead our eye around the room. For example
strategically placing red items in specific places against a neutral pallet
will force the eye in those directions.
Texture takes on many different properties. It can be
texture as seen and felt in materials like a pony skin rug against a richly
grained and stained wood floor. Texture can be seen in various natural
materials like cork, bamboo, and sisal rugs as well as in fabric. Textured
fabric can add drama as seen in tone on tone damasks, raw silk, chenille
stripes and cut velvets.
The use of Contrast and Texture allows for an environment
full of interest, energy and beauty!
When approaching a design solution for a client, these
elements are the basis for the choices made. The final choices then reflect the
vision outlined by the client from initial and ongoing conversations. My job as
a designer is to help my clients to realize their unique vision for their space
using my expertise. I gently guide them through the process, helping them to
stay on focus, explaining why one item may be a better choice than another,
working with them as much or as little as they want to be involved in the
design decisions.
The end result is one that the client feels good about since
he/she was involved and heard throughout the entire decision making process.
Because of this, it is an easy transition acclimating to the new space. This is
not only because the choices were made as a team, but also because it is Good
Design!
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