The typical American approach to interiors is to fill space. To "decorate" rather than to arrange and edit that which you already have. I hate spaces that look overly designed. Antony Todd, one of the few interior designers I like, mentioned in a magazine article (Domino? His apartment is also on the cover of Australian Vogue, May/June 2007) that people sometimes label his aesthetic as Minimalist. He countered that it really is not minimal, it is European. The Italians really do get it right: quality linens, gorgeous ceiling to floor curtains, unfussy antique pieces, and a piece of contemporary art here and there. Above all, restraint. Their interiors are also far from precious. The legs of tables or chairs might be a bit worn, some practical items for the kitchen or bath might come from Ikea. That's always been the approach I've taken, reflected in the dining room.
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