While a mission to redefine what is thought of as traditional style interior design may appear to be a bold one, Marie Flanigan THE BEAUTY OF HOME: Redefining Traditional Interiors proves C’EST POSSIBLE!. This exquisite book bloomed into existence in 2020 when more than a few things may have distracted us from the realm of pretty design. But timeless rooms? They have no expiration. Let’s peek inside this extraordinary achievement to explore Marie Flanigan style from one of America’s finest designer/architects.
Marie Flanigan Style & THE BEAUTY OF HOME
You can’t miss foundational elements Flanigan prizes in her freshened approach to traditional style in this volume published by Gibbs Smith. Architecture, illumination, composition, and surprise are main characters interacting within the projects.
Marie Flanigan’s Architectural Poetry
There’s a soothing poetic mood permeating these projects that were so thoughtfully dreamed into existence by the author, a trained architect.
How does Marie Flanigan consistently compose such poetic results? What sets apart the very best designers, architects, or in this case, designing architects?
Poets are ultra-sensitive to more than what is absorbed by the five senses. There’s an emotional intelligence about that which flows beneath the surface of things. Perhaps Marie Flanigan’s style sings from synthesizing the desires of clients who express what feels most natural, congruent, and harmonious.
Poets must be highly creative with a discerning eye. What focal points will be highlighted within the space? What architectural features (fireplaces, niches, or windows) will become centers of visual interest? Which subtle and dramatic moves help homeowners feel fully alive? How to translate dreams and values into story and concept creation for a home?
It’s a beautiful thing when the leader in the creative journey knows the way.
Marie Flanigan’s Book
It is easy to imagine how valuable architectural skills are to the design vision for a timeless room layout with flow, natural light, and architectural interest.
Yet poetic results rely on the designer to thoughtfully consider practical matters. Functional daily needs must be prioritized.
Maybe poetry enlivens the many mathematical equations in the way it is ever willing to break with traditional rules for a bespoke result. In the way it reimagines the rules. After all, the most optimal layouts, smart circulation paths, and spatially well-organized interiors may fall short without attentiveness to human senses.
Wholeheartedness and the unexpected elevate beautiful designs. Sole reliance on architectural mainstays or expertise with proportions is honorable. But heart and soul infused into the symphony of forms and scale (from antiques, art, furniture placement, light, and surprise) are quite another!
Marie Flanigan & Visual Comfort
Have you seen Marie Flanigan’s collaborations with brands such as Visual Comfort?
You’re going to fall in love with the options as I have!
Lighting designed by Marie Flanigan is a perfect example of essential objects for home elevated as art pieces.
Living with fine quality lighting and living finishes from Visual Comfort feels to me like living with original fine art.
While not every fixture in our home is refined, more costly pieces with artisan craftsmanship and natural materials become treasures that age well.
What Qualities Add Poetic Soul to the Home?
You can’t miss the poetic use of balance in Marie Flanigan THE BEAUTY OF HOME. Balance is a guiding principle for visual equilibrium and tranquility.
Symmetrical as well as asymmetrical arrangements of furniture, accessories, and architecture exude comfort. What keeps such symmetry from veering into excessive formality?
A gentle poetic rhythm gently relaxes and refines natural materials; these are not overworked compositions.
Repetition of patterns, shapes, colors, moods, and motifs invites calming continuity, flow, and movement. There’s a restful mood of lyrical optimism to balance traditional anchors.
And you also can’t miss the romantic nostalgia running through the composition as a golden thread stitching elements together as an integral expression of wholeness.
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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