There is something about a weathered drifted coloring for wood that feels soft and soothing to me. The two spaces shown below are not related (as far as I know), but there is something of a similar quality between the two. I adore the colors, the calmness they exude, the crispness of the white and the grayed weathered wood tones…

Does something about these spaces appeal to you? I would love to know your thoughts…

I hope to continue our study of space for the coming new year. I wonder if our surroundings, when the formula seems spot on, appeal to most of us, or if design is enjoyed by people given their personal experiences and taste preferences and if it's different for each and every one of us.