Listening to Your House

An interior designer shares six lessons that apply to any home
by Maria LaPiana

This is a story about a woman in love with her house. It's also about your house. Your sister's. And your best friend's. It's about intuition, and some fundamental principles of design. And it's about how we all can learn to love our houses a little more.

From Inspired House 1, pp. 64-69
November 1, 2003

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Architecture and Design | Interior Design | Dining Rooms | Kitchens
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