“Design is so much more than just an expression; it’s integral to life. To imagine a world without it, well, that’s not very imaginative.”

 

Design is about taking different elements—those that make us who we are, what we feel, and how we “see” things—and piecing them together to create beauty. That being said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder; so, there isn’t exactly a right or a wrong! Of course, when designing something for the masses, certain rules may apply.

 

In regards to home design, I think it’s important for your space to express who you are. That doesn't mean every wall has to have something on it or that every corner needs a piece of furniture (planned negative space, in itself, is part of the overall design). My favorite part of the design of my home is that my space is made of an eclectic collection of items from different eras and areas of the world. For me, it’s important that elements of my space invite conversation or remind me of times past.