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The Beauty of Design
INTRO The Beauty of Design
BY SUSAN VICTOR
Can beautiful design be defined or is it truly in the eyes of the beholder? At Nandina we believe that beautiful design is a fine balance of the personal and the definable. Your home is inherently an extension of you - your desires, your family's personality and values, your idea of style and beauty. Naturally the beauty of your home is through your eyes. But, there is now evidence that design and how it is perceived is also related to the configuration of definable elements such as space, light, color, and function. These elements can have both positive and negative effects on how we live and experience life. should be one, joined in a spiritual union.”
So, Merriam Webster, please forgive our mash-up of definitions. In essence, our goal as designers is to create, fashion, execute or construct according to plan (i.e. the definition of design) an aggregate of qualities that gives pleasure to the senses or exalts the mind and spirit (i.e. the definition of beauty). Working with our clients to create spaces that reflect beautiful design is our passion - we welcome you to this edition of N Home “The Beauty of Design”.
Historically the phrase “form (the beautiful) follows function (the definable),” left the impression that beauty should take a backseat to function. But as designers we would argue that form and function should be happily married. As Frank Lloyd Wright pointed out, “Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function
Design makes things special, and who wants normal if things can be special
- Jasper Morrison
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THE BEAUTY OF
Lifestyle Design
- David Hicks
Lifestyle design is based on the theory of intentionally crafting a way of life or a style of living. It garnered popularity around 2015 when it was first presented by author Tim Ferris in his bestselling book, “The 4-Hour Workweek”. In reality, it is the concept of designing the life we want to live. Do you want the freedom to work from home? Valuable time spent with family? A life that honors celebrations? Time for contemplation and spiritual growth? All of these can be a part of lifestyle design. How does lifestyle design relate to interior design based on lifestyle? When creating an interior design for a space, the starting point is often, “how do you want to live in the space?” The design shouldn’t dictate life; life should dictate the design. At Nandina, we often base our design on the theory that we don’t design rooms we help our clients create a lifestyle. If you want a communal space that brings your family together, then designing open concept spaces aligns with your lifestyle. If you love to entertain, then a beautifully designed dining room or a whiskey-styled bar room best fits your lifestyle. If you thrive in the great outdoors, then an interior design that connects you to nature will naturally enhance your lifestyle. A home that reflects and reinforces the life you live is a home based on beautiful lifestyle design.
