The word “aesthetics” is typically used as shorthand for “something that looks good”. This is true, but the word has a richer meaning than that.
An aesthetic implies an over-all theme that you curate and design. It’s not just about making things look good, it about making things look good in a way that communicates an emotional context, idea or intellectual state.
Aesthetics is about significance.
Places, spaces and things within them that work together to exist in a mental and emotional state as well as a physical one. An aesthetic is worth crafting since can give you something that lesser ways of being can’t.
The back yard oasis that offers sanctuary and peace of mind. This is the true essence of style and design — be it fashion, home interiors, architecture or landscapes.
The feel of pride and satisfaction that you get when you walk out on to your new patio. Coming home to a space that says “we made it”.
To create an aesthetic takes more thought than throwing a bunch of nice stuff together. We think about it in terms of defining and refining the “angles” or “geometry” of an outdoor living space to match the life, needs, vibe and style of the owners. The outcome adds value at all levels.
Thinking this way whether it’s your landscaping, home interior or personal life leads to a better, more elevated and more fulfilled way of living.
What defines your aesthetic?
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