Interior Design Style of 9 and 1/2 Jasper

It has happened on more than one occasion that my roommate and I have received compliments on our home decor. Not to be smug, but it seems our home exudes a heightened sense of "cool." I never thought much of interior decorating, always felt expertise in placing furniture, art, and other stuff in a stranger's domicile was an inflated occupation. Now in my second year of residence at 9 and 1/2 Jasper Street I have come to realize that my roommate and I have a true knack when it comes to home decoration.

Our current skills are limited, but a few weeks at some design school should allow us to expand our thematic palette. Until then I will discuss our current expertise, a motif we have dubbed "wild intellectual" or "grimy gentleman." The essential features to this look are books and a solid collection of what I like to call "art and shit." In our case, the latter features are acquired from parents, or grandparents, as it is rare to find an undergrad who has the means to afford quality framed wall pieces and tasteful knickknacks. Our pieces possess that authentic vintage aesthetic that is often unsuccessfully replicated by mainstream providers of household decorative goods.

But, preservation of such distinctive pieces ruins the "wild" and "grimy" components of our design model. Being polished is an absolute faux paus of our motif. It must be offset in some way to exude the "I don't care attitude," for which all proponents of cool constantly strive. I offer these easy to follow tips in giving your crib a more aloof, yet thoughtful look: hoard a massive collection of books and DVDs (works best when living in a small space), leave dirty designer laundry where visitors can see the tags, hang your nicest works of art at an angle, have a summertime bug infestation (if location permits), keep recent periodicals and bottles of liquor you can't afford, tilt fancy lamp shades just a touch, constantly have music no one else has heard playing through a MacBook, and maybe the most important, have a fine rug that never is vacuumed.

Remember, it is imperative that you have a riveting, true or imaginative, story to accompany all your decorative pieces as it adds validity to your wildly highbrow look. I would also like to mention this manner of decorating is impartial to gender, it is useable for both sexes. Once the roommate and I expand our decorative resumes (not likely to happen) more suggestions to achieving a variety of looks for your abode will be provided. Until then feel free to consult (consultations are not free) Dustin J. Pitts or Douglas T.T. Glenn for your decorative conundrums.