How many times have you heard that phrase with regard to design?  I was watching old movies and heard a quote from Spencer Tracy with regard to acting.  “Less is more on screen.  Most actors never learn how much gold is in the scene just by listening.”  He was referring to great actors who absorb the scene itself, the environment, and minimize their “acting” by just fitting into the scene. 

When stagers and designers evaluate a space to redesign, we first try to adapt to the environment.  What is naturally there, what emphasizes the architecture, the style of the area, the activity to take place there. 

It is important to keep spaces true to their original intent.  When redesigning or staging a colonial home, for example, we may suggest that the door be painted a bright red.  In Hudson, where colonial homes are abundant, you will often find a white home with black shutters and a red door.  This is consistent with the environment, a New England-style town, the architecture (exterior) and interior layout.

Just as the best actors will adapt to their scene, the best designers and stagers will encourage clients to do the same with their home environments.

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