Monday, July 7, 2008
Your Decorating Goal - A Suitable Living Space
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Billy Baldwin, a master of interior design, once stated that interior design could be easily described with one word "suitability". In one word, Mr. Baldwin expressed what decorating is all about - that a living space must be "suitable" for all the people who reside there. Okay - good to know - but what exactly does that mean?
A suitable living space has four basic elements: Function, Beauty, Personality, Economy.
Function. Is the home workable? A home must work efficiently and effectively for the family members that live there. An example of a home that isn't workable might be: A family of eight frequently watch television together - and yet there is only comfortable seating for three in the "TV room".
Beauty. Is the home pleasing to the senses? A home must be aesthetically pleasing to the people residing in the home. An example of a home that lacks "beauty" might be: The members of the family all prefer warm colors and a cozy atmosphere - and yet the main areas of the home are all decorated with contemporary furnishings and cool colors because that's the current "decorating trend".
Personality. Does the home reflect the individuality and uniqueness of those who live there?
A home should reflect the style and taste preferences of the people who live there. An example of a home that does not have the right personality might be: The family purchased a fully furnished developer's "model home" that is decorated in Italian Baroque decor, although they all love American County.
Economy. Does the home conserve human energy and is it environmentally sensitive? A home should be convenient to live in, require an acceptable amount of maintenance and conserve energy. An example of a home that is not convenient or conserve energy might be: Although the home gets very hot in summer and very cold in winter, the rooms have curtains that are light and airy rather than window treatments made of insulated energy efficient fabric.
