We hope you are enjoying your summer and are busy plotting a few escapes from the Houston heat. We recently spent some time in one of our favorite getaways, San Miguel de Allende (see a previous post on SMA here ). While there we discovered a beautiful new book, Barefoot Luxury by Sandra Espinet. Filled with destination inspiration, we […]
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April 25, 2017
There is definitely an art to arranging bookshelves. Each of the elements of design comes into play – balance, harmony, color, shape, form, rhythm and scale, just to name a few. When curating bookshelves it is important to make sure they express your personality. Use books and items you have collected that you love to […]
June 6, 2016
Today, as we near the halfway mark of this series on the elements and principles of design, we’re expanding our perspectives thanks to the very talented Vicente Wolf, whose incredible design portfolio has been recognized globally. In Wolf’s recently published book, “The Four Elements of Design,” he delves into his belief that the classical elements […]
April 4, 2016
Happy spring! Last month, we explored Scale and Proportion within design. Lately, inspired by the arrival of springtime, we’re listening to the songs of chirping birds in the trees and thinking about rhythm. We’ll start by defining rhythm within design. rhythm (n) ˈriT͟Həm/ The flow of elements, usually organized according to a scheme such as […]
February 7, 2016
Interior designers use a variety of elements and principles to create a space that is aesthetically pleasing. The elements are the things we work with; the principles are what we do with them. There are seven main elements and eight main principles. Elements of Design: Space, line, shape, form, color, value and texture. Principles of […]