The mistake of focusing only on details
Or at least starting with the details, plus our May obsession and a loft in New York.
DON'T ZOOM IN UNTIL THE END
Generally, there is a bad habit of focusing on the small things instead of starting with the overall idea.
And when it comes to interiors, it's even worse. But it’s understandable, as it’s often easier to address the decision of choosing something tiny (a handle, a fabric, a vase) than to imagine a broader scene that you zoom into later.
It's true that there are brilliant minds capable of creating a rich space starting from a particular object. We wouldn't be able to do that. We need to work on the feelings, the color palette first... to then define the small details. In our projects, we like to go from the big picture to the specifics, gradually approaching the problem to ensure everything is harmonious and that, ultimately, the final picture is not only beautiful but also coherent (with the surroundings, with the space, and with the people who inhabit it).
If you start with the detail, you might miss out on things along the way. We suggest you imagine the space you are about to tackle as a blank canvas that you fill little by little:
First the largest elements: floors, ceilings, walls.
Then the elements that immediately accompany the previous ones: doors, baseboards, closets, even the kitchen.
At this point, make sure that everything so far has a language that you like. In our case, we usually prefer that everything maintains the same aesthetic, but it doesn’t have to be what you’re looking for. Whatever it is, take the time to ensure you're headed in the right direction.
Next could be bathrooms, fixtures, and faucets.
Then radiators, accessories like door handles or furniture pulls.
In this way, gradually, from the largest to the smallest, decision-making becomes easier and faster, don’t you think?
A SPRING OBSESSION
In the past month, our Instagram algorithm hasn’t stopped recommending these images of beds with striped duvet covers that we’ve inevitably become obsessed with. Of course, they had to be from Tekla, a brand we already recommended in the March newsletter.
If, like us, you’ve noticed that two of the bedrooms share the same lamp and you need it, here it is.
COLIN KING’S LOFT IN TRIBECA
We’re not sure if we’ve mentioned Colin King here before; we hope not, to avoid repeating ourselves. If you haven’t heard or read anything about him yet, he is THE interior stylist. He works for Zara Home, Architectural Digest, Audo (formerly Menu), Beni Rugs, and many more.
Lately, as we were searching for inspiration, we remembered his apartment in Tribeca and thought it would be a lovely way to end this newsletter. It has many of the things we love and hope you will too. To name a few, we adore his small, burgundy bedroom (we’ll talk someday about our preference for small bedrooms), the abundance of windows, and of course, the perfect beige color that permeates everything.
You can see the images here and the video here.
Happy month,
Ana & Edgar
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