So What's A Designer to Do?

Well it's been some time now,... days, week, and even month's since I graduated with this hard earned second degree in Interior Architecture. Now what do I do with it? Exactly what is Interior Architecture? Why do people look at me when I say I am an Interior Architect? Is it simpler to say an Interior Designer?

Well it is, but I am not... an Interior Designer. (In the traditional since anyway.) It was stressed to us in school that we are the next generation of Designers, the merger of Architect and Interior Designer. Sounds great on paper, but I have not been very successful in getting the overwhelming and open arm response that I was dreaming for as I spent long days, nights, and weekends working on projects, away from my best friend; my husband.

So what is a designer to do?!. How do I get you to understand that I want to enrich your lives through an environment, furnishings, materials and art that is good for your health as well as your heart and visual soul. I want you to know that you need to be aware of your surrounding, the air that you breathe, the materials that you touch, the furnishings that inhabit your space and that they were made with the health of our planet in mind.

I want you to know that the "traditional" home is not built with your ultimate comfort and safety in mind. You are entitled to move in ease and comfort in your home, your sanctuary. The doors and halls should be wide enough to accommodate the groceries, the toys, the laundry basket and yes as we all age, the wheel chair or walker if needed. The air quality unsurpassed and not subjected to harmful off gas from paint, or traditional building materials.

I recently read that the average home is designed to accommodate the 6 foot tall, 180 pound athletic male. That's not me, how about you. I would guess to say, NO. The home that I propose will have wider doors, less stairs to navigate, larger and/ or more open rooms to celebrate and share social activities with friends and families. The room would have ample daylight to reduce energy dependence on lamps during the day, ample air circulation designed into the space, and selection of materials that are friendly to you and the environment. Meaning they don't give off toxic chemicals like formaldehyde,.. Yes formaldehyde that is in that inexpensive bargain table, dresser of bookshelf that you got at your local discount department store (it is in the glue and the MDF board), or sometimes your carpet.

Are you understanding yet... The difference is that I care. I want to give you what you deserve, what you should ...know, choose, promise.