Deep downy upholstery is absolutely what I've always been about.

I deeply believe that a beautiful decor can have a beneficial influence on our lives.

Design is about discipline and reality, not about fantasy beyond reality.

An interior designer must be able to clarify his intent keeping ever in mind that decorating is not a look, it's a point of view.

The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live.

When Van Truex defined the difference between designing and decorating, he used the analogy of preparing a roast of beef. Design, he said, is the preparation and cooking; decorating is the final seasoning, the savoring.

We're all collectors by nature. But if you're talking about an orderly life, there has to be a stop sign somewhere. Building a collection requires a strong constitution and the ability to resist.