Your taste isn't the problem

Some homes are built as architectural statements rather than livable spaces; sleek, curated, and designed to photograph well.

Think of the celebrity homes we see in magazines. Aspirational, yes, but not a place most of us would want to live in. They are stages built to project status, not to support daily life.

We often mistake good taste for good design. But in the real world, good design is personal. It is connected to who you are and where you are.

The way to get there is by understanding your sensory language and how it shapes everything you experience in a space.

In this issue, we explore Section 3 of the workbook, Your Sensory Language:

→ What sensory language is, and why it differs from aesthetic taste

→ The four sensory inputs that shape how a space actually feels

→ Why knowing your sensory threshold changes every material decision you make

Let’s dive in!