I sketch a lot for my clients – it helps me add further to the design of their space and communicate visually my design intent. Words can be frequently misinterpreted, especially when a design professional is attempting to describe a space to a layman. I occasionally draw for other designers and I most recently drew a few sketches for O Interior Design (my former employer). I always enjoy the process – but this time I found myself especially enjoying the unfinished work.
I like the layers of trace mixed with lines that almost mechanize the drawing. This is a preliminary for a dining room.This one is even more layered and more ghostly. Something about the layering here tells a story to me of lives lived and lives still living.
To me, layers and rough drafts provide a dimension of possibility that a final drawing or artwork doesn’t have. It could be why model home design doesn’t interest me. It seems too perfect, too closed for possibilities and change.
Final Sketch for Dining RoomFinal sketch for Living Room
Laura is a Denver Interior Designer who runs an Interior Design Studio based in sunny Colorado with a strong commitment to livable and interesting interiors. She also runs The Colorado Nest, a Denver blog about Design, Art and Life in the Mountain West and co-hosts the book podcast "The Inside Flap" on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play.
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