Energy-Sucker or Energy-Booster?

Which one describes YOUR interior?   (Part I)

How does your home make you feel? Does it flow with ease, or does it feel chaotic, unorganized and cluttered?

Even though my house has a “place for everything” – not everything is always in its place. I call this “clutter. My office = clutter. Seems like I have at least 5 projects going on at a time – each paper in a semi-strategic place to get to ‘in a little while’. When I am in “work-mode” it can’t be pristinely organized. Maybe it is the creative mind – not sure. But, I do know that I can clean it up and everything does have a place to go. (eventually) This usually happens when company is coming over – or I feel that my energy being depleted…..

To make your space flexible, you need to assess what your current needs are, and project what your future needs may be. Example: Your den may change into a playroom which may later be a combination guest room/play-room/den. Designing flexible spaces will guarantee the rooms will actually be used. Have you ever been to a home where there is a guest room used maybe two weeks out of the year? (maybe you were the guest!)

The phrases “less is more” and “form follows function” should be applied to designing your interior. Start by taking a good look at the inventory of your specific needs or function of each space. Do you have an area to keep your “things” organized? Books, hobbies, collectibles, etc. can be concealed in furniture or closets, or proudly displayed. What do you need in the room? A desk, sofa or reading chair?

January Healthy-n-Green® design principles: Well-Designed Space

Friday, Read Part II                                                                                   

Energy-Sucker or Energy-Booster? Which one describes YOUR interior?