INTERIOR DESIGN AS A COLLABORATION

MARCH IS INTERNATIONAL IDEAS MONTH. SO, IN THE SPIRIT OF IDEA GENERATION AND CREATIVITY, WE’D LIKE TO POSE A QUESTION: WHERE DOES THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR IDEAS COME FROM?.

For us, it’s derived from myriad sources, from nature and food to travel. We find inspiration abroad through sophisticated pieces, furniture, and eclectic patterns. We’re even inspired by how someone boldly merges fabrics, color combinations, and textures.
As for channeling that inspiration into a space, there should be a sense of drama – an interplay between the light and the dark. This gets left out of the design process a lot.

We’ve seen it happen before. A client simply wants a nice, white space. Then, they wonder why it doesn’t spark enough interest.

You need that “patina” to elevate your home.

We love finding inspiration
while exploring the “in between.”

WHAT DOES THE BEST OUTCOME LOOK LIKE? THIS QUOTE FROM COMEDIAN BILL BAILEY REALLY SPEAKS TO HOW WE FRAME THE DESIGN PROCESS. BAILEY WAS ONCE ASKED ABOUT HOW HE CRAFTED HIS JOKES. “I START WITH A LAUGH, AND THEN I WORK BACKWARD FROM THERE. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO CREATE THIS AMOUNT OF LAUGHTER?” HE SAID. BAILEY’S WORDS CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF HOW WE TURN FICTION INTO REALITY.

WHEN A DESIGN CHALLENGE PRESENTS ITSELF, A DESIGNER VISUALIZES WHAT THE BEST OUTCOME LOOKS LIKE.

To some, this might seem like an unrealistic and unmanageable work method. However, the most creative people subvert what’s considered the norm. They have an eye for finding unique solutions outside the traditional, linear approach. They have also made their fair share of mistakes along the way.

Ed Catmull, the co-founder of Pixar, offers profound insight into what impedes success:

“The greatest enemy of creative success is the attempt to fortify against failure. If you want to create the future, the new and the better, you’re going to make some glorious mistakes, graze your needs, and feel a little downhearted. But this is the process we’ll go through to create the truly valuable and original.”

It’s crucial to take creative risks when inspiration strikes. Otherwise, how will you know what’s possible? Those risks could lead to that best outcome.

LORRI’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ABSTRACT

I have a BA in Art History and always inject my passion for art into my projects. There’s a lot of inspiration to be found in it. I love walking through museums alone, looking to art to feel that creative pull. Emotion is inextricably linked with art. Sometimes, spaces lack this, so they’re not as alluring or enchanting. We’re attracted to the innate personality of a space, and without that unique energy, it can fall flat.

So, what or who do we draw upon to create a space’s personality? The answer: from our clients. We can zero in on this from a person’s story, family photos, souvenirs from their travels, etc.

But what about a space’s soul? Admittedly, that’s different for everyone.

Our objective is to get to know our clients. It’s a significant part of our design process. We love digging deep to find their essence, from their distinct voice and personality to their inherent nuances and rich history. We use them as a muse to establish their style.
It makes our designs more authentic to those living in them.

Authenticity should be at the core of your home. After all, it’s an expression of you.