Friday, February 17, 2012

Practical is Beautiful.


Practical is Beautiful

“Practical is beautiful... .Suitability always overrules fashion.” – Billy Baldwin

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The kitchen above, by Tammy Connor, may just be my dream kitchen.  Surprising?  I might have directed the aesthetic a bit differently, but it is a dream for the reasons stated above: suitability.  Practical is beautiful.  Can’t you just envision its use?  Holidays, homework, family dinners, crafts, Christmas baking, waffle breakfasts—cooking or just enjoying company.  Idealistic?  I like to think it is as idealistic as practical, albeit, admittedly a very large space.

A few of her other spaces are below.  I love the use of the monochromatic color palette, strong frames, and soothing layering of textures.  Her interiors have a sense of interest and mystery with simple pieces and intimate alcoves—each would house a Millet  beautifully (example below).

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Connor was named in the Bloggers’ Choice 12 in Elle Décor March’s issue.  Someone to watch!

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Millet, Jean Francois.  Faggot Carriers. National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.

Photos Courtesy of TammyConnorid.com

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