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
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.
ReplyDeleteI love your pretend 2nd home. I want one like it too.
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