Design Style

1. When you look at a beautifully designed room, how do the colors interact?

I lean toward a calm, enveloping atmosphere where boundaries blur - think soft, tonal color layers where the walls and furniture are all tones of the same color so there is low color contrast and harmony.

I lean toward a grounded, livable balance. I prefer a neutral color backdrop warmed up by rich wood tones, medium-contrast furniture, and curated, muted colors that blend effortlessly.

I lean toward clean and defined contrast — think sharp, high-contrast statements, distinct colors, and striking details that stand out clearly against each other.

2. When you look around the room, how do you want the furniture to look and feel to the eye?

I lean toward an open, airy feel — where the furniture looks visually light, streamlined, and uncrowded, letting the eye travel freely across the room.

I lean toward a warm, balanced feel — where the furniture has a comfortable, inviting presence and a relaxed, easygoing look that feels naturally settled in the room.

I lean toward a substantial feel -- pieces with a strong, permanent look that gives the room a deep sense of stability and classic presence.

3. What types of shapes and lines are you naturally drawn to in furniture?

I lean toward soft, organic, and flowing lines. I prefer curved silhouettes, rounded contours, and lines that feel graceful and natural, even if a few straight lines are mixed in.

A thoughtful mix. I love combining crisp, straight lines with soft, curved pieces, letting structured and organic shapes balance each other out.

I lean toward furniture and spaces with lines that are clean, crisp, fluid, and effortlessly sophisticated. The edges form sculptural or geometric shapes, creating a clean sense of order.

4. What surface textures do you prefer in your room?

I lean toward surfaces without any reflecting shine—favoring matte textures like honed stone, plaster, natural wood, and linen.

A balanced mix. I like the warmth of natural wood, linen, or plaster, but I want it paired with a polished touch for contrast.

I lean toward sleek and polished surfaces—favoring smooth metals, glass, high-gloss finishes, or refined fabrics that bring a sharp, light-reflecting polish to the room.

5. How do you feel about negative (empty) space in a room?

I need plenty of it. Wide open floor plans, mostly clear surfaces, and visual breathing room make me feel calm.

I like a comfortable middle ground. The room should feel full and inviting, but never crowded.

I want layered rugs, multiple frames of art on the walls, and cozy, furniture-filled spaces that feel like a warm hug.

6. When it comes to pattern in your room, what is your approach?

I rely on solid colors and rich textures to make a room interesting instead of pattern.

I like one or two controlled patterns to serve as a focal point, but the rest must be solid or subtly patterned.

I like to mix patterns and prints or tiles. Layering pattern brings life, energy, and personality to my interiors.

7. When you look at a surface (like a bookshelf or coffee table), how would you like to style it?

Very few beautiful items. Everything is purposeful, and daily clutter is hidden away.

A layered, abundant display of life - books I've read, travel souvenirs, and family photos mixed in.

Richly layered, storytelling, and intellectually stimulating. Surfaces and walls act as an intimate museum of personal history and curated artifacts.

8. How do you want your home to feel at dusk?

Sun drenched and airy. I want the space as bright, open, and invigorating as possible, even at night.

Soft and glowing. I want a warm, intimate atmosphere with gentle light pooling around comfortable seating areas.

Shadowy and cocoon-like. I prefer a dark, moody environment that feels like a private, enveloping study or tavern.

9. When you imagine your ideal space, what is the story your surfaces and materials should tell?

Pure & Natural: I want materials shaped by nature and time - raw, unvarnished woods, heavy stone, lime plaster, terracotta, and unrefined linen. I lean toward surfaces that feel authentically earthy, unhurried, and untouched by modern manufacturing. They may be made by modern manufacturing but they don't look like it. They look handcrafted.

Machined & New: I want materials defined by modern engineering and precision - sleek polished metals, flawless glass, poured concrete, or molded plastics. I lean toward surfaces created through modern fabrication.

Old & New: a mix of A and B

10. Zoom in on the surface of the piece. Look at the seams, the handles, the feet and the edges. Is the surface "silent" and smooth, or is it "busy" with decorative touches? This determines whether your style is about the Materials (simple) or the Artistry (complex).

Purity of form with low detail

Subtle detail showing craftsmanship

simple and stylized classic detals

Classic or Stylized Details

intricate and heavy details

11. Look closely at the 'flourishes' of your favorite furniture. What kind of 'craftsmanship' do you want to see? Are you drawn to how a piece is built, the beautiful shape, or the softness of its details, its surface art or its textures? Which type of detail makes a piece of furniture feel "finished" to you?

Visible Construction

Carved/Sculpted Detail

Tailored and Upholstered Details

Applied or Surface Detail

Natural and Woven Details