My General Take On Design

I’m relaxed, I like to enjoy the work I do, I truly love design and couldn’t see myself doing anything else. I just love it, live it breath it. I can’t get enough. And it has a certain organic way of coming together.  I also really enjoy the people. Well most of the people, no really I do love working with people. There’s an element of psychology to design. its probably a large percentage of the design process. Sometimes I think I’m hired to be someones friend, or a couples therapist. Either way I love diving into someone’s life and helping them make their personal space exactly what they want. Its so amazing to help someone create their dream home or space. When someone says “you made my dreams come true” I could cry. Its so special and often these clients turn into friends. (but not until the work is complete) its my rule. Not every project is magazine worthy but I’ll get there. Not every project represents my style, and it shouldn’t, Its not my home. What I would like to stress is that its a collaborative process, Its my thoughts and ideals, my creativity and expertise but the homeowners really do contribute to the end results, as they should. And the contractors are a huge part in it all. We couldn’t do any of it without them. Over the years I have really found some of the most patient, talented, skilled, kind, thoughtful gentlemen to work with, I’m grateful for them. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am very lucky.

One more thing. I find a lot of inspiration from the materials used. I love materials and thinking of interesting ways to use them. I love seeing whats new to the market and what stands the test of time. Materials are like candy and jewelry, mixing and matching, bringing a space together, some being the star of the show, some taking a back seat, but all so important to the over all look.