FUNCTIONAL. UTILITARIAN. MULTIPURPOSE. THOSE ARE THE DESCRIPTIONS THAT MAY COME IMMEDIATELY TO MIND WHEN PEOPLE THINK OF KITCHENS.
All those adjectives are appropriate. But for David Hopkins Design, the luxury kitchen — like the other rooms of the house — has to create a balance between function and beauty.
BUILT-IN FEATURES: THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER MARRIAGE BETWEEN ART AND FUNCTION
Home designers — indeed, all designers — love to use the cliché “form follows function.” In home design, this commonly used approach means the building’s form should be a natural byproduct of its use.
When you first visit a well-designed space, you know it “feels” right. You can’t necessarily put your finger on why that is, but you know the space as a whole feels harmonious, perfect.
WE CREATE USING THE ENTIRE CANVAS RATHER THAN ADDING LANDSCAPES AS AN AFTERTHOUGHT.
Much too often, a home-building project is approached in pieces — the architects and builders are focused on the home design while the landscape is left for later. And even if a landscape designer can make the outdoor space look magical on its own, it’s like taking the work of two different artists — you end up with a collage rather than a complete painting.
BY CAPTURING NATURE’S IMPERFECT BEAUTY, WE CREATE AWE-INSPIRING YET “PRACTICAL” OUTDOOR ROOMS.
One of the best aspects of living in the Pacific Northwest is the beautiful scenery. We’re surrounded by water and gorgeous landscapes — and nature not only inspires our design choices but also provides additional living spaces.
