“The sense of what is fitting, harmonious, or beautiful, discernment” Random House

One’s personal choices.

Many generations ago, some people in the upper echelons of financial, intellectual, and social status in this country took it upon themselves to make known to the rest of the population what is “good taste”, and highly desirable, in one’s residence.

These standards took on many of the characteristics of snobbery.

In today’s world, good taste is not as prominent when relating to the selections of one’s home furnishings.

However, there are several characteristics of good taste which, when applied to today’s lifestyle, manifest a higher overall quality level of living results.

Always choose furnishings that are fitting and logical, regardless of the reason therefor, for their situation. And don’t treat common sense as an undesirable relative.

All parts and aspects of a space should manifest as completing the whole.

Always be discerning in your life choices.

Just as we make efforts to see that what we eat taste good, we should make the same efforts to assure that our home furnishings, regardless of their raison d’etre, are beautiful and reflect their time, place, and culture.

Any residence that shouts financial, social, achievement, or ancestry status or is flaunted, for any reason, usually is a trait of insecurity, lacking confidence, and incompleteness of the person who expresses it.

The use of snobbery should be carefully thought out before being expressed as to it’s desirability or merit according to your personal ethical standards.

Adhering to these principles may not benefit one financially, or otherwise, but it will nurture a higher, more pleasant, and enjoyable living experience and isn’t that what we all want in life?

Food for thought.