The "Architectural Digest, Dec. 1995" issue has a great article by Mark Hampton, a very famous designer. He states " Taste changes all the time, in greater degrees for some people, in lesser degrees for others. The aging process is the most notable reason. As we grow older, we become more informed - about what we like as well as about the world around us. We usually become more serious too. Growing prosperity enters in; so does the greater need for comfort. Finally, there is the question of the things we have been accumulating: Do we still like them? Or do we want to trade them in? For most of us, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. the things we keep gain importance as time goes by. At least they should; otherwise we shouldn't keep them."
This is the very reason many people hire a designer. They help clear out the clutter.
So, today look around your rooms, and see if everything you have you like, want to keep, donate it or put it in a pile for a garage sale. Always keep in mind your anchor color.
I myself over the years have gone from early attic, to Early American to Spanish Mediterranean, then coastal and now, Country French and what pleases me. I guess eclectic is the old word. I have a balance of comfort, nostalgia and conscious design, which makes it extremely pleasing to me. Remember, you only have to please yourself.
I am now in the process of adding a new color. I am going through all the steps and am stuck on several colors. Mainly because I LOVE color and second, my color scheme allows me to make choices. My very favorite color is blue. As I said earlier, everything goes with blue. The sky is blue and everything goes with it. I am stuck between pick, fushia for a punch, lavender or turquoise.
Since I have many sources, I can choose. I will keep you informed as to what I decide. First I want to paint a hallway. I am going to stripe it first then rag roll it for depth. I will include tomorrow a before picture, and follow up with the progress. Guess what color the stripes are?? I want to give a whole facelift to my house. I will not buy any furniture, as I love what I have. If it wears out, them I might think of replacing it. Right now, I am thinking color.
Til tomorrow, see if there is anything you need to get rid of. Make a list of all the things you love, and their colors.
If you have any comments, please let me know.
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