Ockham's Razor asserts that simplicity is preferred to complexity in design. This principle, named after William of Ockham, a 14th Century Franciscan friar and logician, and described on page 142 in Lidwell, can be applied to almost any design. And while I do agree that simple designs work best in many instances, including web and print design, I do gravitate toward aniques, flowers and plants and other items to decorate my home.
I never really was a fan of the "minimalist" home. Sure, everyone likes clean, straight lines and neutral colors, but who wants to live in a cold, untouched, boring and sterile environment?
I never really was a fan of the "minimalist" home. Sure, everyone likes clean, straight lines and neutral colors, but who wants to live in a cold, untouched, boring and sterile environment?
Minimalist home I appreciate houses that are a little more rustic and have lots of character; ones that are decorated with pillows and soft fabric, contain lots of greenery, and showcase built-in bookshelves and small, cozy rooms. A cottage on the lake with a porch sounds ideal.
My 'pretend' second home in Florida
2 comments:
It was funny for me to see your reference to Ockham's Razor. My physics professor has referred to it in almost every class this summer. I really enjoy the cottage look better myself; but I often wonder, when I'm cleaning house, if those minimalists aren't on to something. Thanks for all your help this summer. I enjoyed the class.
I love your pretend 2nd home. I want one like it too.
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