Saturday, February 19, 2011

"My" Top Ten Design Elements # 10



If you follow my blog, you should be able to guess the last element . . .





If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times.




Keep





It





Simple.






Don't do too much with any space. Try not to clutter it.



Simple spaces are restful for the body and the soul.




That does not mean it can't be interesting too. My 10 elements of Design are now all listed. I am waiting for yours . . .




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18 comments:

  1. Divine TheatreFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I have a tendency to over-fussify...but it makes me feel like I cannot breathe. I would rather have three large pieces of furniture in a room than ten small ones. It just FEELS better. I am no designer, though.

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  2. Tara DillardFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    "Elegance is refusal."

    Can't remember who said it.

    Keep it simple sweetie !

    Garden & Be Well, XO TARA

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  3. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 19, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Beautiful rooms!

    Dee

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  4. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Lovely rooms. This concept is a difficult one for me...I tend to add too many things to a room. Thank you for reminding me that simple is really the best, and the prettiest.

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  5. terrybrowder@saylesranch.comFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Maybe it's just me, this morning, but these images are nothing short of poetic. And, after all, in poetry, editing, and saying the most with the least, but most effective words, is what you are talking about in visual design, too. Your are right on, Vicky!

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  6. Tales of WhimsyFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I LOVE the 4th one :)

    I love simplicity. Definitely my favorite element.

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  7. vignette designFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Love these simply designed rooms. Soothing to the soul.

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  8. Simply LKJFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I so agree. We are in the process of going room by room and paring down to what we truly love. The rooms I have done so far I am loving!! Less is definitely more!!

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  9. Patricia @ 9th and DenverFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Ah!
    this is so important-- but I can't muster the strength to keep it simple--for all the energy I expend on keepin' it busy!

    I'll try harder. Because SIMPLE really is what I'm after! (it is always just out of reach...)

    I've enjoyed the Top Ten List- thanks for doing it!
    Pat

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  10. The Green PeaFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Simple is nice and restful, I always seem to make it too busy. Love your photos. Have a nice weekend. sandi

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  11. lvroftiquesFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oh crap are we still friends?*winks* Am I kicked out of the cool blog club? Lol! Cuz I KNOW I have wayyyy too many things in my rooms! I really try to ....no I'm not even gonna lie...I load em up! HELP??! Give me some editing advice girlfreind *winks* Vanna

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  12. Glimpse of My WorldFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    keeping it simple is a nice thought..... however..... I don't always do that!! :)

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  13. cotedetexasFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    so true!!!!! loved your series.

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  14. CindyFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    You are right, Vicky, but knowing where to draw the line is difficult sometimes, me thinks!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  15. savvycityfarmerFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    ah yes, the good old k.i.s.s.

    miss you girl

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  16. KathysueFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Ditto, ditto!! I so agree, editing is a must, KS says K.i.s.s!!

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  17. Renae MooreFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Yes Yes Yes! LOVE that bed!
    Mr. T is too adorable for words. Could there be any bluer eye?
    Slurp on that boy, i know I would!
    xo

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  18. emilyJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    PLEASE tell me where the ottoman in that living room came from... I have been searching everywhere.

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