“word to the wise” wednesday: louise brooks

Layers and layers of colors and prints are undoubtedly beatuiful, but I prefer a clean, uncluttered look.  Still, I understand that a house needs small doses of color, and that’s why, in my own mostly white house, you will see punctuations of turquoise sprinkled throughout that are a contrast to the structure’s white skeleton.

— Louise Brooks (Traditional Home, October 2012)

In my designs, I often create a neutral envelope and then layer color and pattern in a restrained, thoughtful way.  What’s your philosophy?

Visit Traditional Home for photos of Louise Brooks’ gorgeous home on Long Island Sound by Tria Giovan.  I would love to work with Tria one day.  Her photographs are heaven.  And have you seen the new look of Traditional Home’s website?  It’s stunning!