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“When Van Truex defined the difference between designing and decorating, he used the analogy of preparing a roast of beef. Design, he said, is the preparation and cooking; decorating is the final seasoning, the savoring.” quote by Albert Hadley
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“When Van Truex defined the difference between designing and decorating, he used the analogy of preparing a roast of beef. Design, he said, is the preparation and cooking; decorating is the final seasoning, the savoring.”

Albert Hadley

About This Quote

Source Interview: Interior Design Magazine, Albert Hadley, 1995

Design is like cooking a roast; decorating is the final seasoning.

In simple terms: Design prepares, decorating adds flair.

Key Takeaway

Focus on both phases.

Themes

design decorating process

Mood

balanced thoughtful

Type

design educational

When to use this quote

  • home renovation
  • event planning
  • restaurant layout

Key Concepts

culinary metaphor creative hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance function and flair?
  • When does decoration become excess?
A Different Perspective

Too much seasoning can overwhelm the dish.

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