Quantity verses Quality

Over the past couple of weeks the popular phrase "quantity over quality" has entered my mind. Have you ever stopped to ponder how this pertains to design? An indefinite amount is quantity, while excellence, a peculiar or essential social characteristic, are words that define quality. As an interior designer, one has to look at the over all big picture. Designing a large commercial building can be quite the undertaking. After hours of numerous sketches and selection making, it can be difficult to separate oneself from the project. Selecting a multitude of furniture and fabrics that complement each other does not mean the quality is there. It does mean the designer has undertaken a major project with a lot of work, but failed to see the overall big picture of the space and how the end user can be most satisfied using the space. Thinking three-dimensionally about creating a place within a space and the overall functionality for the end user are characteristics of quality work of an interior designer. The next time you are in the market for an interior designer, remember it is all about quality!