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What inspires Debra Phillips of Sentimental Gardens?
July 26, 2010 by Amy
Filed under Contest Updates, Featured
We’re still just in the beginning phase of sharing each of our Top 100 entries from the DesignSherpa “What Inspires You?” contest. Stick around, as we’re unveiling one entry each weekday until we count down all 100. And make sure to leave a comment! We’d love to hear what you think about each entry. To leave a comment, click on the title of this post, “What inspires Debra Phillips of Sentimental Gardens?“ and scroll to the bottom. There, you’ll see an area called “Speak Your Mind.” Fill out the necessary information and leave a few remarks.
Today’s entry comes from Debra Phillips of Sentimental Gardens. She writes…
A shocking submission perhaps, however this is an example of what INSPIRES me.
Since childhood I have imagined the “what if’s” the “what can-be”, the innate beauty that lies deep within homes and within objects, particularly those of neglect.
This photo fires my imagination; who built this, what was their image, what happened?
Immediately my design background soars into action; would I restore this historically accurate or add a contemporary twist? Once that process is in place; the landscape; believing it should be designed to enhance the architecture, a cohesive marriage of reflection.
Finally, what lies beyond the boarded windows? What can be salvaged? What opportunities lie ahead to blend the historical framework with contemporary elements? No doubt I would reposition or remove walls wanting to update for a modern lifestyle. And finally onto the ‘piece de resistance’; the interior decoration from colors, lighting, fixtures to furniture and accessories.
My pulse is pounding; my imagination swirling — the possibilities have no boundaries that, to me, encompasses design inspiration.
Thank you for this opportunity!
Debra Phillips
I thought the entries were supposed to be limited to 100 words.
This picture sums up inspiration for me as well. Well done!
This really an interesting structure. Look like the addition on the left was imagined by someon with a french background. I too would enjoy the challenge of restoring this.
she has an amazing vision inside and out. great job
I agree – great potential is so inspiring.
get perspective, bravo!
This entry and it’s description is what good design is all about. Taking a blank slate or an unfortunate victim of neglect or bad design and being able to tansform it in your mind before even a lick of work is started is true talent!
A unique vision that seems to flow from the outside in. And note how the boarded windows will be salvaged.. EXCELLENT.
Right on Debra Phillips I would want her and my design
person. She knows a diamond in the rough!