European & American Design
How does American design compare to what the Europeans are doing? Design2Share Q&A's co-hosts Irwin Weiner and Nicola Chernicoff bring their years of design work on both sides of the Atlantic to comment on some of the key differences. In this episode, you'll learn how American color trends link more closely with the fashion industry, how color is used more boldly in Europe, how a sense of history permeates European design sensibilities, what "perfection" means to Americans, and how wit sets European design apart from the rest of the world. The bottom line: American designers and homeowners are learning the best traits from designers around the world!
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Reader Comments (3)
Great new format, guys! Love the banter, and found the comparisons between European and American design spot on. There are too many U.S. "must be perfect" interiors. Down with all that.
This is so true, because Americans realy have a taste for boring colors. Many American designers are trying to make things so perfect that it becomes very boring and not interesting. I have a hard time living here in USA, I miss bold colors.
Thanks, Susanne and Paul, for your comments and kind words! We'll agree with you both -- as you're agreeing with us -- that U.S. design oftentimes tries to be "correct" when there should be no rules, no predictable colors or color combinations, or right way to create a look in a room. Decorated spaces should look more lived in and lively, and we tend to think that the Europeans really get it. U.S. designers are beginning to catch on, but the wave of boutique hotels here has given many homeowners the desire to give their rooms a New Wave Hotel Look. Barf.