What determines the highest level of quality for the design of a residential interior?

It is not trends, fashion, popularity, or what’s new.

It is not economic, social, royal, or celebrity status.

It is not old money, new money, costs, budget, or brand.

It is not style, fashion, good taste, education, or intelligence.

It is not hand made, manufactured, rarity, or unique.

It is not location, history, owner, or value.

It is not antiques, imported, quality, or classic.

It is not one’s personal taste.

While many of these characteristics may be factors for residential interior design, in and of themselves, they do not necessarily make for a well designed one.

The highest level of aesthetic quality for residential living spaces is determined by the creativity, imagination, the knowledge of the principles of aesthetics, and the laws of physics applied intelligently to manifest a complete and balanced composition which fulfills the purpose for which it done and reflects the personality of it‘s users.

What element factors determine the design of the interior spaces in which you live and move and have your being?

Food for thought.