Design Is Translation
Some of the best design conversations begin with words that sound anything but specific.
"I don't know my style." "I want it to feel timeless." "I'll know it when I see it."
Most people hear uncertainty. I hear direction.
After nearly three decades of listening to clients describe the homes they hope to create, I've learned that the most important design decisions rarely begin with furniture or finishes. They begin with feelings. This essay explores why great design isn't about interpreting style—it's about translating the life someone wants to live.
