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  • Hah.

    Yeah... the tension is between:

    • Things should be what they appear to be (function first)
    • Things should complement each other and fit in (form)

    Function dictates the constraints, which avoids form winning by itself. Aesthetic still factors in though.

    Can totally go for a cheaper radiator... I start my searches with "What is the right thing for this space?" and then iterate through variations.

  • The trap I find myself in is often I find the thing I 'want' - x, and then I find a more realistic compromise - y, which probably makes more sense, but I then jump through the gymnastics of, if I buy y instead of x is it going to marr my enjoyment of this space knowing that I wanted x. I suppose the real trick unless money is no object is to learn to look at y and feel smug about making the pragmatic choice. Easier said than done though.

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