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Display Name: maisonpipi
Member Since: 3/7/12

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This is a feeling I have for the Design Stars and HGTV in general, too much focus on craft but not on a coherent style. I'm surprised that this could be called a professional job. It's great that you know how to add DIY artwork or frame a piece of fabric, but not every fabric looks good framed. I love watching Design Star where contestants work hard for their dreams, but can't help but notice that many of them and even established HGTV hosts have questionable taste. Too much focus on the crafty show-and-tell and impact, and less on style, creativity, and letting the space speak for itself. Many bloggers and the House Proud homeowners on the Nate Berkus show seem to be much better designers at carrying through a coherent style that tells a personal story.


Michael Moeller's Bachelor Pad Project in the Sky House Tour
5/24/12 4:11 PM

Wow some comments are brutal! Since when has scale become a negative? As a designer, I find that the the lack of resources such as space and funds could be inspiring, but so could the opposite end of the spectrum such as the luxury of time and space.

Homeowners seem to put a lot out there in order to share a tour with us, so be nice and appreciative. Constructive criticism or comments could still be achieved with courtesy, and let's keep this environment positive.

I thought the point of these tours are to inspire, no? Good ideas from a large space could still offer inspirations to small spaces, be it a concept, a color scheme, or a combination of materials. If you're only looking for storage solutions, homeyness, or colorfulness, etc, I believe there's plenty of other places to look. Sometimes stepping outside of your comfort zone will give you more ideas.

This home is unique and may be extreme in a way, which constitutes as personality in my world! I'm not into everything either, but find the interior very conceptual and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!


House Tour: Shawn and Amy's Laurel Canyon Retreat
Los Angeles

5/2/12 4:50 AM

looks like a wild dream meticulously executed! and the solar water heater?! really?? confirmed my account just to favorite and vote for you. can't find the bathroom... i'm guessing that it's in that box with the TV, but hoping for a larger shower for you... you're an artist and an engineer, keep up the amazing!


Aaron's Opportunity to Experiment Small Cool Contest
4/26/12 3:15 PM