There are three parts to a successfully designed interior space: The function of the space which is for what it is to be used. The aesthetic which is the level of beauty manifest in the space. The ambience of the space which should reflect the personalities of the people using it.

There is a mixing together or combination of the aesthetics and personalities which determines the resulting aesthetics because what people like is a major factor in the total design results.

In many of life’s decisions our emotions trump our intellect.

Such is the situation when some people get carried away in decorating an interior space with what they like versus what is good design.

For example: I like patterned tile. So instead of two or so coordinating patterns of tile in my kitchen, I put a patterned tile on every surface in the room which results in a dizzying, hodgepodge effect. But, I’m going to do what I like.

For example: Instead of two or three coordinating objects on a shelf, I cover the entire shelves with different objects. It’s what I want to do.

What they like becomes an over doing upon which they insist manifesting.

More is not better. Too much is worse.,

Get the picture? What one likes over rules the principles of aesthetics. The emotional of what one likes trumps the intellect of aesthetic composition.

Looking at some of these such interior spaces, I think that if they just put up a sign and price tags on every thing, they could open the doors and be a retail shop. Is such how a residential in space should look?

Food for thought.