an amazing thing about design is that the core principals of the craft apply to all the different branches of it. it's all essentially the same—the relationships between objects, color theory, form vs function, practicality, usability—it concerns graphic design as much as it does web, product, packaging, etc. i've recently (the last few years) become really interested in interior design. like graphic design can do for a product or item, interior design can add so much to where you live or go. a clever use of color or space can transform a room into whatever you wish it to be. the above four pictures are examples, in my opinion, of great design.
1: the simple white backsplash makes this one. it offsets the beautiful deep green and dark wood cabinetry just enough that a person won't be overwhelmed with all that rich color. it also works wonderfully in combination with the exposed bathtub-like (edit: farmhouse) sink.
2: the colors in this picture are extraordinary. with the walls in that dark slate green color and the floor painted in a just lighter shade, the hot pink table jumps right out at you, and in the words of the dude, really ties the whole room together—even though it stands out so much. without it, the room would still look and feel nice, but it wouldn't have that factor that would make you want to stay in it.
3: i'm sure this has been thought of before, but when i came across this picture, i felt like i was hit across the face. of course that's how you can make a corner shelf look good. the curved edges and bright color add to it as well. i'd love to have this right next to my desk. i could put all my third place swim team medals and trophies on it to show off for the babes.
4: i don't know if this one necessarily classifies as interior design, but i don't really know what it would be put under either. illustration? art? anyways, as soon as i saw this picture, i told myself that i was going to do it. it'd be cool to find a large window or sheet of glass, mount it on a wall somewhere, and just go nuts on it with marker. it could be that central piece to a room, just like the aforementioned hot pink coffee table.
2 comments:
I love the kitchen. I'm actually guessing it's Ikea because I've been starring at kitchen pictures THAT much lately. And the sink is called an apron or farmhouse sink. I also love the white subway tiles.
A great way to do your little marker thing would be to do a floating mount on a wall. The wall can be painted but maybe a white square behind it. Then you can draw all over the plexiglass or whatever.
Farmhouse sink! That's what it's called. I keep trying to tell Jon I want a cow/trough sink. (LOL) Yeah he was like WHAT?! Now I can SHOW him.
Destin you have a great eye. You should apply to do a design show on TLC. You have the degree in Graphic Arts which you can apply in Interior Design and your good looking. So, there you go. My two cents on your career path. :) - Staci
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