Meditations on Design

John Wheatman stresses the importance of individual quirkiness in interior design, focusing on comfort and the needs of the homeowner. He also stresses the importance of decorating around treasured items and personal collections and not the ideas of a hired decorator: it's those beloved mementos, artworks, inherited furniture, and found craft items that give a home personality and appeal, and, because those collections are ever-changing and expanding, a home needs to be a continually evolving space. For all kinds of interiors (and some gardens as well), whether they be city apartments of country cottages, Wheatman provides practical and uncomplicated ideas for displaying objects, housing books, and using an eclectic combination of furnishings to its best advantage to create a truly personal home. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.