Does anyone recall the television commercial where a successful looking couple is being led upstairs in an architectural firm while the principle goes on and on about their accolades? They get to the office to discuss detail he asks them “And what can I do for you?” and the wife pulls out a faucet from Moen (?) and says
“Design A House Around This”
As an interior designer I am often faced with a similar challenge–there is often existing furniture, artwork, flooring that needs to be a focal part of a room design. I am here to tell you, that challenge is addressable. A different design challenge is when there is NOTHING to start with, literally a blank slate. That is when S Interior Design
begins a process to uncover what the individual client’s functional needs and aesthetic desires and style preferences are. Some clients are eager to dive in and uncover their design preferences, others need a bit of prodding. We do our best to make it fun, not painful……sometimes there is a reluctant spouse that needs extra convincing.
We have repeatedly said a good design will come from a good design plan. Interior Design is not random shopping trips to stumble upon the right furnishings. It must start with a solid design plan
Here is a design challenge for you–Design a Room Around This (Pillow). Do you get inspiration from the colors? The geometry? The style ?
susan britton seyler says
Love this blog entry- loved that commercial. I’d love to do an interview with you/ feature the results to your poll.
Suzanne Lasky says
Thank you for reading and commenting Susan! Interview? Tell me more
Regards,
Suzanne
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Susan Britton-Seyler says
Hi Suzanne.
Yes.. haha..its been a while..but I did mean it. I love to meet other designers, and I blog about design and real estate. Did you ever get any entries? It was a great post of yours.
Susan
Suzanne Lasky says
No, never did get an entry—shame