Camila explains that she really gets to know her clients so she can understand what they envision for the final look and ensure the desired aesthetic is achieved, but more importantly, that the project prioritizes functionality. The designer does not follow trends because they come and go, but proper consideration of personal taste and lifestyle is what makes a design succeed. She observes that someone with a keen eye and good taste can “go into a space and transform it and make it beautiful...But if the space is not truly functional, you have nothing.” “I think a big part of being an interior designer is understanding how your client lives.” This is where the importance of really getting to know a client to ascertain which aspects to focus on, so the design meets the daily needs of the people living in a home, becomes clear. If you’re working with a designer or doing a DIY project on your home, start from not only of your preferred aesthetic but also the reality of your daily lifestyle and the practical needs for your space. Once you “lay a good, solid functional foundation,” Camila says, you can begin to concentrate on the visual aspects, such as color palettes and furniture selection. TRENDS COME AND GO, GOOD DESIGN IS TIMELESS As the designer notes, “If these elements are used, everything becomes a little bit more subtle, and the space feels a little bit more inviting. True minimalism is about form and function, but it shouldn't be sterile. It should be elevated and sophisticated.” Done correctly by a professional who knows how to introduce these components in a carefully curated manner, minimalism as a design choice only serves to elevate the space more.
Photo Credit: Sklar Furnishings, Boca Raton, Florida
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April 2026
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