Big isn't always better. Ask your pet! They know it feels much better to nestle up to a corner or wall. People like points of reference. Large rooms can make a person feel uncomfortable, feeling almost lost in space. The humanist architects had an intuitive...
Read MoreWritten for Art, Antiques and Design (By Gail Green) When DISPLAYING small sized ART works, it is best to gather them into a closely allied grouping. When positioned on the wall as a unit, they resemble a strong composition. Small works, such as prints, are most effectively...
Read MoreThe secrets behind making making HALLWAYS, and / or narrow passageways, look more expansive, are several. Usually this tunnel feeling occurs because hallways tend to be rather narrow, emphasizing the taller ceiling height. By dropping the ceiling, even if not originally very high, it will...
Read MorePerhaps, the most overlooked yet most important room of the home is the Entry Foyer. This oftentimes ignored area sets the feel and flow for the entire residence. It is one's first and lasting impression upon entering and leaving their home. And, it is here...
Read MoreA great MASTER PLAN illustrates "flow," the seductive movement of circulation within and through space. As David Estreich of David Estreich, Architects suggests, "The plan dictates a well-fitting relationship between rooms, incorporating a seamless integration of architecture and decoration." Like the bespoke suit, walking through a...
Read MoreMies Van der Rohe exclaimed, "God is in the Details." This famous architect knew that what separates the sublime from the mundane is the attention to detail that an artisan expresses in their work. Using materials known to function for one purpose and then employed...
Read MoreTo make a space look larger and more balanced, lay wall-to-wall carpeting down throughout the room. If there is an adjoining space, like a closet or dressing room, the area will appear even bigger if the carpeting is extended into those areas, as well. ...
Read More“Eye on Design” Archive from Mann Report (Article By Gail Green) From the walls of Ancient Egypt to the hallowed halls of modern day ecclesiastical architecture, ornamental decoration, has embellished our living environments. Like the bas reliefs of 4,000 years ago, we have been compelled to adorn...
Read More“Eye on Design” Archive from Mann Report (Article By Gail Green) Paint, one of the most inexpensive and important elements of design, was not one of Henry Ford’s favorite interests. In his reference to cars all being painted black, Ford wanted to maintain an identity, a branding if...
Read More“Eye on Design” Archive from Mann Report (Article By Gail Green) When we talk about “flow” and space, we immediately think Eastern philosophy. The word conjures up a Feng Shui image in our minds. And, though the Feng Shui practitioners would state that their skills and expertise is...
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