One of the first thing we ask prospective clients is “how would you define your style?” Sometimes it’s a quick and assertive response, but more often than not, it takes a few vacation references, a house they drove by and liked, and a Pinterest link for them to show us what they appreciate. It’s really overwhelming and we usually never get to the root of the question. We are so bombarded by internet images and Instagram accounts screaming out what we SHOULD like that it’s getting progressively harder to decided on our own. We were having a meeting with a very wise client a few months ago and ended up discussing this very topic. (We got a little sidetracked, as we sometimes do). She explained to us that there is a huge difference between style and trends. Style is unique to each individual person, it’s timeless, and it’s thought provoking. Trends are cyclical, and while some of them are gorgeous in their own right, they never spark conversation at a dinner party. They usually just serve as an unbiased backdrop.
If you’re still thinking on what makes your home uniquely yours, or what to tell your architect and designer when you go to build your dream house, we highly encourage you to go through the list below and really think on your responses. Take pictures of your stuff, pull some reference images, and really think on it.
While it might seem like a bizarre exercise, all of the above questions in some way tap into your personality and your preferences some way. Even if you don’t think it will, we bet a lot more of your style and personality comes out than you think.
In our opinion your style is defined by your experiences, your stories, and your history. Your style isn’t going to be the same at 25 as it is at 55, and that’s ok. Because if it’s well defined, there is probably a very strong continual thread throughout all of those decades that make it uniquely yours. Even if the architecture of your dwelling changes, there’s probably still a strong tie between your first home and the one you live in now. It might take awhile to put your finger on it, but that comfort level and homey feeling you got when you saw the house, or spent hours pouring over the plans wasn’t a fluke. There was some kind of continual stylistic note that made it feel right. And if after reading all of this, you’re still struggling to figure it out, hire someone to help you. Because a good designer won’t tell you what you like, they’ll just help you make it tangible.
We would love to hear your feedback, comments, and questions. If there’s a blog topic you would like to see explored, let us know! Shoot us an email at info@erinsanderdesign.com.
New year, new website, and a new blog revitalization! The Dallas housing and building markets certainly have heated up in the last few years and we have so loved being along for the ride. Here at ESD, we have a lot of exciting projects coming up this year and are excited about sharing them with you along with our thoughts and reflections on this fabulous industry.
With 2017 behind us, and so much of 2018 to look forward to, we thought we would kick off our inaugural blog post by throwing out a few trends that we think are sticking around or making their debut into the residential design world in the following year.
1. Monochromatic texture: Of course, this has been a design staple for ages, but we don’t really see it going anywhere. Texture is such a fun way to explore and add depth and dimension to a space. Dallas design has grown in sophistication the last few years and one of our favorite ways to keep sophistication fun in a home is to layer unexpected textures in a space.
2. Closets: Hear us out on this one. But treating a master closet like a living space more than a storage facility completely changes the way you use it. Making sure everything has a home, designated layout, and most importantly allowing each piece to be seen and not letting your favorite cashmere sweater get lost behind the kaftans from 2016’s beach trip is the way to go. You use more of the stuff that you’ve purchased, and it makes getting dressed in the morning much more of an enjoyable experience vs. a fight to keep the boots stacked.
3. Traditional with a Twist: Something we’ve noticed with clients recently (and are loving) is that people no longer want a tone on tone beige and white living room in a traditional setting. They want the lines of a traditional set up with tons of color pops, which we full condone. You live in the space, you might as well have fun with it, right?!
4. Room Scale: On the construction end, we’ve seen a few things shift in the last few years. One that really sticks out is that people are shying away from massive, cavernous spaces. Even in a larger home cozier spaces have become the norm. Spaces that families can actually live in and spend quality time together have become more and more popular vs. a home where every living space is completely open to the next one. It’s a great way for each space to have it’s own feel while still flowing with the adjacent spaces.
5. Courtyards: Here in Texas we have to really up the fan count, add a few mosquito screens, and make sure outdoor living spaces get good shade. But we love that outdoor living has begun to get the credit that it deserves. One trend we see picking up speed in the next year is breaking those outdoor living spaces down into smaller, more appetizer sized portions. Interior courtyards, kitchen gardens, cabana porches, etc. have really made a comeback and help a homeowner maximize every inch of their yard.
We would love to hear your feedback, comments, and questions. If there’s a blog topic you would like to see explored, let us know! Shoot us an email at info@erinsanderdesign.com.
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