Archive for the 'Design' Category

I like this style because….

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Recommended: American House Styles

There’s a lot of confusion about different styles. John Milnes Baker has put together a great book that describes the major styles. He takes a “standard” floor plan and adapts it to fit the style of the house. The plan is as much a part of the style as is what it looks like. Before [...]

Great Design Just Happens!

Some great design just happens! In design school, I once had a professor say that “designers make great use out of accidents.” Hard to believe that you are hearing a designer say this, but some of the greatest things I have ever seen weren’t planned by anyone. They just happened. Some of my favorite works [...]

The American Look

I recently stumbled upon a great video presented by Chevrolet about the “American Look”.  Click here to view. Here’s the source.  It’s about 30 minutes long.  In many ways, we’ve lost some of the desire for style.  Apple and Ikea are doing a pretty good job, but for the most part, the “American Look” is [...]