tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post8974836569524741999..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: Do your eyes need a place to rest?Kathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-4100495415886927382011-03-12T12:25:16.765-08:002011-03-12T12:25:16.765-08:00So true! I work with color and pattern all day an...So true! I work with color and pattern all day and yes, indeed, my house is pretty spare - even though color and adornment is my true love and defines my interior design style. I just need to rest my eyes (mostly my brain) a bit after I get home!cindyhttp://www.cindesignstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-28916866718825979512011-03-12T09:19:50.862-08:002011-03-12T09:19:50.862-08:00Your last statement is SO true. My home is all ne...Your last statement is SO true. My home is all neutral with occasional pops of color and very little pattern. I find it so restful but I also enjoy those rooms with an abundance of pattern. A real jekyll & hyde problem we designers have...we love it all! Thanks for the good advice.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668787917871860735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-19745898135663792982011-03-11T19:58:36.609-08:002011-03-11T19:58:36.609-08:00I like your pattern and color, but I do like flow ...I like your pattern and color, but I do like flow too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-67649462645897531422011-03-11T19:45:12.248-08:002011-03-11T19:45:12.248-08:00Great post Kathysue, I completely agree!
MariaGreat post Kathysue, I completely agree!<br />MariaMaria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-59248148367231519592011-03-10T21:39:41.128-08:002011-03-10T21:39:41.128-08:00I think you are so right Kathysue, every room has ...I think you are so right Kathysue, every room has to have portions that allow your eyes to rest! I too love color and pattern but want to come home to something soft and soothing. Hope your week is ending well my friend!<br />Nancy xoMarcus Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-64562111400380743802011-03-10T20:49:41.909-08:002011-03-10T20:49:41.909-08:00I realize I don't like much pattern and yet I ...I realize I don't like much pattern and yet I have quite a few patterns going on in my own home but the color intensity is very similar. I much prefer the image with no pattern above. I wonder if there's any psychology to it? Would you happen to know anything about that Kathysue? I'm quite introverted and I don't like loud people or loud interiors. Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-69775278741850934962011-03-10T10:45:23.490-08:002011-03-10T10:45:23.490-08:00Kathysue, That is a good point I have never though...Kathysue, That is a good point I have never thought of before! Makes SO much sense! I could tend to go overboard ... Thank you for the reminder to reign it in! <br />Have a pretty day! <br />KristinBring Pretty Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809961135225963623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-28065020284309684712011-03-10T05:14:58.429-08:002011-03-10T05:14:58.429-08:00Such a valid point! I'm in agreement with you,...Such a valid point! I'm in agreement with you, and personally I can't handle a lot of pattern in a space, I find it so UNcomfortable!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-49578573368569064322011-03-09T23:06:16.316-08:002011-03-09T23:06:16.316-08:00I agree. It's really not a good idea to go ove...I agree. It's really not a good idea to go overboard with patterns. Have a wonderful day, Kellie xxKellie Collishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-32938955561150268992011-03-09T21:05:55.716-08:002011-03-09T21:05:55.716-08:00Great images, too many patterns make me feel dizzy...Great images, too many patterns make me feel dizzy. I will always be a fan of simple and soft spaces where the eye has a place to rest. I do love color though. The right amount of color can make up for a lack of pattern but every room needs a few layers of texture to keep a happy balance. :)Karla@TheClassyWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935511162489436043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-64055656448215119852011-03-09T19:50:45.574-08:002011-03-09T19:50:45.574-08:00I'd never really thought of this before, but y...I'd never really thought of this before, but you are totally right on. And you know what, the first picture is the one that drew me the most. The neutral background with a rich wood table, that was easy on my brain! Lisa ;-)Uncovered Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099765690260431334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-23446099436806787562011-03-09T18:33:02.759-08:002011-03-09T18:33:02.759-08:00I find the few patterns in the same color range in...I find the few patterns in the same color range in #4 quite soothing. Very nice!Completely Coastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990520290322865317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-63344302056304430342011-03-09T17:37:35.988-08:002011-03-09T17:37:35.988-08:00Kathysue,
I'm sending your package tomorrow.....Kathysue, <br />I'm sending your package tomorrow...so for the delay, but I've been swamped! Yes,for me a room does need a calming element while maintaining my attention. It need to move me, and move me to relax too!Hamptontoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728092071090568167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-4606886393954891452011-03-09T16:50:24.498-08:002011-03-09T16:50:24.498-08:00Great post. Important things to think about. Thank...Great post. Important things to think about. Thanks!Saffronia Baldwinhttp://www.saffroniabaldwin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-77522696046739274552011-03-09T15:11:24.677-08:002011-03-09T15:11:24.677-08:00Yep...I looked around my house and you're righ...Yep...I looked around my house and you're right, there's always a place where your eyes rest looking at it. Your point is perfect! Thank you for the idea. Come over and visit, I'll be thrlled to have you Kathysue.<br /><br />XOXO<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-62072822317710596032011-03-09T13:51:49.307-08:002011-03-09T13:51:49.307-08:00I can probably tolerate 3 similiar patterns but no...I can probably tolerate 3 similiar patterns but no more. This is very interesting. Thanks!!!Pinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-2824715593516378522011-03-09T13:50:02.178-08:002011-03-09T13:50:02.178-08:00Kathysue, this is very interesting to think about....Kathysue, this is very interesting to think about. I think I'm changing from lots of color to less, and also bringing in more white. This is helpful info! LindaLinda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-35302684480086377572011-03-09T13:41:35.648-08:002011-03-09T13:41:35.648-08:00Great post Kathysue. My eyes do need the real rest...Great post Kathysue. My eyes do need the real rest!Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-38381043623542226372011-03-09T11:35:19.768-08:002011-03-09T11:35:19.768-08:00I adore rooms that have tons of colour and pattern...I adore rooms that have tons of colour and pattern and yet in my own house I use very little pattern. Hmmm, maybe I'm one of those designers that needs a rest. Never thought about that.Carol@TheDesignPageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295864864829980441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-17736660740272813972011-03-09T10:14:03.955-08:002011-03-09T10:14:03.955-08:00Fantastic point, Kathysue. I am a huge lover of l...Fantastic point, Kathysue. I am a huge lover of layering patterns, so I tend to leave some wall space unadorned. A successful space in my mind, does need some calm. The trick is knowing the balance and when to stop.Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-83895523927937889252011-03-09T09:13:26.958-08:002011-03-09T09:13:26.958-08:00Great point!! For me - too much pattern would be v...Great point!! For me - too much pattern would be very unsettling. I need subtlety in pattern and color.quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-40318526091747742582011-03-09T07:50:38.139-08:002011-03-09T07:50:38.139-08:00Great post, Kathysue, and a topic that should get ...Great post, Kathysue, and a topic that should get more play than it does. I hate being in the middle of anything, but I'd have to say that's where I am when it comes to pattern. I have a pretty high tolerance for pattern and saturated color, but even I don't tolerate the extreme mixing of pattern like the last image. I need patterns and color to relate in some way, and the last image is just too much of a stretch to me! So put me in the middle!Sally@DivineDistractionshttp://www.divinedistractions.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-34817245542394148202011-03-09T06:05:33.774-08:002011-03-09T06:05:33.774-08:00I just realized that I don't like a lot of pat...I just realized that I don't like a lot of patterns in one space. I think the most I can handle in a room that gets a lot of use is two (3 tops)!L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226427401291758923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-34177328946313032682011-03-09T04:53:44.328-08:002011-03-09T04:53:44.328-08:00I tend to gravitate toward pattern even more than ...I tend to gravitate toward pattern even more than color when I look at a room. I love pattern so much that it's sometimes hard to edit myself.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-48086844050037380702011-03-09T04:32:20.109-08:002011-03-09T04:32:20.109-08:00Well said, Kathysue and wonderful examples! My ey...Well said, Kathysue and wonderful examples! My eyes are enjoying the "less is more" right now. While I used to be crazy over colors (bold colors), my palette is slowly shifting to more subdued ones. I think my eyes and brain approve. lol Have a great day, *Becca*Becca Bertottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899789162981576179noreply@blogger.com