Post #524844 by Bongo Bungalow on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 2:42 AM

The Baron, I get what you're sayin'. But before the sketches and color swatches, some of us benefit from devising a logic for what we've creating. I do this in my real life.

So, if I was starting a themed space such as a tiki bar, I might spend a good deal of time writing and rewriting a statement such as:

"(Name) is a mid-century bachelor pad located along a popular California beach. The owner likes to surf, sail, drink original rum creations, listen to his collection of Patsy Cline records, and entertain lady friends."

A completely different direction might be:

"(Name) is a darkly lit '60's South Seas themed lounge, frequented by a swinging and wealthy clientele, featuring live music on a small stage, drinks that are too strong for most, and a collection of art appreciated by fans of the female form."

I merely contend that these descriptions would influence a different flooring choice, and that starting with the logic leads to better and easier decision making.

I'd like to add that there's nothing wrong with creating a space wit the logic of, "A room where I display the tiki stuff I've been buying for the last six months." But the better spaces we see by TC members are something more than that. Those that are going so far as to re-floor a room are perhaps looking for something more.

[ Edited by: Bongo Bungalow 2010-04-19 03:21 ]