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Notes on Living in Space

An ongoing series on the parts of design that only reveal themselves in use — comfort, material, family living, and the difference between a home that impresses and one that works. New notes are added over time.

01

Why a Home Must Feel Easy Before It Feels Impressive

On comfort as the first measure of a successful home — and why ease outlasts impact.

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02

Designing for Three Generations Under One Roof

Privacy, proximity and shared space when a household holds more than one way of living.

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03

Material Choices That Improve With Time

The surfaces and finishes that look better after years of use, and how to choose them.

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04

What Human Scale Means in a Large Residence

Keeping a generous house intimate — proportion measured against the body, not the plan.

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05

The Difference Between Decoration and Interior Architecture

Why interiors designed with the architecture hold up, and applied decoration tends not to.

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06

Creating Warmth Without Creating Clutter

How a space can feel full of life and still stay calm, ordered and easy to keep.

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