"The Japanese impact on Western architecture is well known. Early visitors to Japan such as Frank Lloyd Wright were much influenced by the rectilinear, undecorated style of Japanese buildings. This, …
Etienne Coffinier & Ed Ku: On Floor Plans
"When we begin a floor plan, we picture ourselves walking through the space as if we were the client. We imagine living how they told us they would like to live with the objects they have or will …
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Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz: On Perspective
"In interior design, the happy marriage between architecture and decorating, the way you look at things makes a big difference between a pleasant solution and a transformative one. For example, if …
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Books: Bunny Williams’ ‘A House By The Sea’
Bunny Williams -- one of America's best known and most acclaimed decorators -- and I have something in common. We both love rescue dogs. I learned about this connection at a book signing Bunny …
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Stephen Sills: On Aspiration
"I want a project to be as great as it can possibly be, and I really work to push the client to attain quality. Things needn’t be expensive, but materials must exude honesty. They must be a true …
Books: Lori Weitzner’s ‘Ode To Color’
In keeping with this blog's focus on education, it's my plan to write about anything and everything that advances an understanding of design. And what better place to start than with a great book on …
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