Lived In And Picture Perfect 5
Finding Common Ground
Our featured space today shows so much character. It would be difficult to guess the personalities of the people behind this home and the vibrancy of the colors quite deceptive at first, but with the help of studies, clarity can be reached in providing the perfect functional space for each personality within concept creation of personality centric designs.
The trick is to find the common ground between all occupants of the space and work with that as the foundation of the design.
Our featured space is home to a lovely professional couple who have different personalities with one commonality between them - they are both introverted, one more than the other. Where the husband is closer to being 100% introverted, the wife is an extroverted-introvert, with high tendencies of an ambivert.
For this space, the common trait chosen for the foundation has informed the choice of lighter wall colors to provide an anchor around the vibrant and multiple use of burnt orange and burnt yellow based art, and the more pronounced “Bohemian -Chic” style. A feature wall has been added to balance out the design’s foundation for the benefit of the extroverted side of the wife’s personality.
Looking through the setting, we find pockets of break-out areas suggesting regular entertainment but also the need to retreat and rejuvenate in seeming solitude. The introvert naturally gravitates towards these solitary areas as they are energized in solitude. However, the ambivert fluctuates between introversion and extroversion without warning so this has been taken into account to ensure total spatial solutions and functionality for both personalities.
Connection to the outdoors is extremely important to both personalities and is clearly reflected in the free flow of design linking the outdoors, the use of plants indoors and the obvious love for pets.
All in all, the unfolding of this design over time by this renowned structural and interior architect and his public figure wife has been a joy to witness but most importantly, is to have a couple happy in their space and a guaranteed ‘Lived-in and Picture perfect” ambiance.
Remember, it’s not about perfection, it’s about your designs translated to suit your personality, into colors and textures. This is where you need us.
Happy designing.
USI.
