How to Separate the "Trees from the Forest" in Interior Decorating |
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It seems to me that our biggest challenge in solving design and decorating dilemmas is knowing how to separate ''the trees from the forest''. In our business there are so many ''experts'' with so many opinions and products to offer, that all too often, we end up missing what should be our primary focus because the attention of the ''expert'' is subjectively directed. In other words, we treat the symptom with band aids while neglecting the real cause of our discontent. I was called recently to assist Angie with furniture layouts but when I saw the actual interior in question I quickly realized that this was merely one simple ''tree'' in the forest. There was a much bigger picture to take in and even if the furniture was better arranged (which we did), it still wouldn't change the fact that the floor was dominating the landscape throughout two stories including stairs and railings, and because Angie found it's colour so unappealing it's presence was a constant irritant. |
