If our objective is to create beauty in the American home and if we have begun this journey by Cleaning It Up, Controlling the Light and Adding Color (see last week’s blog entry) then what next?
One of the most interesting aspects of my work with clients is researching and understanding the specific needs represented by their life and lifestyle. Everyone has specific requirements which make their homes unique from their friends and neighbors. Good design acknowledges these needs and discovers ways of incorporating these responses into each decision.
An interesting experience for homeowners is to engage in this same type of deep navigation. Here is a list of 3 questions that will lead you to a better understanding of what unique needs to address in the design of your home:
1. For each room list the top three activities you and your family currently engage in.
2. For each room list the most important activity you and your family would like to engage in.
3. For each room list the objects or items that support the activities you would like to engage in (computer for schoolwork, television for entertainment, etc.).
With these answers on paper you have very specific information which will help us develop very successful design ideas for each room in your home. Check back next week as we develop these ideas together.
