Just remember: Rooms have no feelings – you do
June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Just remember: Rooms have no feelings – you do
Welcome to my blog – where we will embark on an exciting journey through the world of interior design. I want to tell you a little about myself and my design philosophy.
I’m a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, an allied member of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a member and past president of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).
I’ve worked with many clients through my business, Design Dimensions. It has been a joy watching my clients grow and expand their living experience through my method of self-discovery.
It took many years to understand I specialize in intuitive interior design, which means I work with energy – the client’s energy. My goal is to help my clients discover they have the intuition to decide what they need and want in their personal spaces. My job is to give them the confidence and reassurance that what they feel is right is right.
No one can tell us how to live. Each of us has to choose what we need to live authentically. Perhaps you’ve heard that “all the answers are inside.” I wholeheartedly believe this tenet. I hope this blog will give you the courage to express yourself, honestly, freely and fearlessly when decorating your home, office or maybe just one room.
When beginning each engagement (project), my clients must look within before we can go about creating their environments. I liken it to the equation: e = motion. This is where energy equals movement and energy comes from emotions. Once my clients communicate with me, we can design a space that is comfortable and that resonates for them.
Chances are, I’ll discuss things you haven’t heard before, such as heart design and soul design. And I will constantly remind you that rooms have no feelings, you do! When you read anything you disagree with, let me know. Then we can discuss it.
I also welcome questions and look forward to answering them. The purpose of this blog is to give you confidence to express yourself through interior design.
I’m excited to be here. Let’s have fun together, learn together and see how each of us grows through self-discovery.
Today’s topic:
Q: What are the hottest design trends? Is “Tuscan” on the way out? If so, what’s in?
A: In warmer climates we are not affected by design trends the way other parts of the world are. Our connection with the outdoors is prevalent. This being the case, climate often dictates style/trends – such as window coverings, swimming pools, barbecues, spas and even tennis/sport courts. Warm climates tend to make style more casual.
Over the past few years the Tuscan look – which can be dark, large-scale and heavy – has been popular. I have found many people object to these elements even if they like them because they don’t fit their lifestyle. Choices are mixed, and are as different as the people who choose them.
Lately the Santa Barbara look is appearing on the scene. It is charming and traditional like Tuscan, yet the colors, fabrics and furniture are lighter and brighter. Often the walls are painted white or a bright color. The furniture style is more casual or rustic, versus the formality of Tuscan. You should select what you like, no matter what the trend is. What is in today is out tomorrow – so live with what you love.
And remember, rooms have no feelings, you do!
Please visit me on my website: www.BarbaraKaplan.com
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