Indeed! What works? Flow works. Continuity works. Harmony works. And, how is this applied to wood flooring?
Well, that means really understanding that one plane, albeit wood or otherwise, broken up can create chaos. This is because most do not understand how space flows and what works, design-wise. Most do not understand that, while area [...]

These days everyone wants - requests - wood flooring. Why? I’m not sure. It’s evolution (no pun intended) probably started somewhere in HGTV land. Somewhere out there in the sixth dimension, a television design specialist proclaimed - everyone has to have wood floors. And, so it is. No less the design advocate than academic, I [...]

There is, perhaps, no greater irony of titles in the literary/design mix than that above. I am convinced that Harold Bloom knows as much about flooring styles as those in design know about Bloom, yet the analogy is drawn. In “The Anxiety of Influence,” the notable author talks about the strong influence the poet John [...]

While Louis Sullivan had buildings in mind when he coined the phrase “form ever follows function,” it seems equally applicable to the art of making wine glasses. The idea that the shape of an object should be created around its intended function seems very like what Mr. Riedel had in mind when he sculpted his [...]

There are several important characteristics to be considered in designing a rare book library. As a designer, the most prominent categories are the room’s lighting, air quality, cabinetry (shelving), finishes, and overall architectural plan. As the book becomes a more arcane form, these specific conditions will define and determine the longevity of the collection. If [...]

“YOUR LIBRARY IS YOUR PARADISE”  ERASMUS
I suspect that the question now is, can anyone live in a world without computers? Has the ascent of the keyboard created the demise of the physical book? Is extinction in the cards? Well, yes and no. Perhaps, for the average paperback with little provenance, this may be the case. [...]

You’ve seen my Tricks of the Trade - DESTINATION POINTS. Here, I’ll reiterate the concept, and go into some more detail.
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What are destination points? They are a location spots, in effect, the first visual areas one sees upon entering a space. It is where the eye naturally falls and is drawn to when looking directly [...]

With an evolving disintegration of the separate disciplines and the public’s misunderstanding of the design professional’s duties, time was rife and ripe for the flourishing of everyman’s design expression.
However, in this equation, 1 + 1 adds up to 0, because whenever someone thinks they are getting something for nothing, that’s exactly what they get - [...]

DIVORCE DECORATING CHECKLIST

Your home needs to reflect a sense of security and serenity.
Redecorate to reinvent; make your home look like the “new” you.
Evoke a comfortable, cheerful appearance through furnishings and color.
Reflect who you are, surrounding yourself with objects you like and collect, objects that make you feel good.
Reduce clutter by getting rid of nonessential possessions, [...]

To make a space look larger and more balanced, lay wall-to-wall carpeting down throughout the room. If there is an adjoining space, like a closet or dressing room, the area will appear even bigger if the carpeting is extended into those areas, as well.
Do you think the wall-to-wall look too boring? Do as the [...]