The Five Phases of Interior Design
Talie Jane Interiors
June 29, 2026
Talie Jane Interiors®
If you ask someone, “what is art?” they will usually refer to a painting or a photograph. In reality, art comes in many forms – performance art like dance, music and song, nature, poetry and architecture. Now, just for a moment, imagine a world without any art. Our world would be a very dim and boring place, devoid of imagination. Without art, the banality of reality would be intolerable. To paraphrase Nietzsche, “We have art in order not to parish from the truth.” Why Art? While it feels like a simple question, with an even simpler answer, the truth is that it goes way beyond bringing a little color into a living room. (1) Art breathes life into a space. It allows us to express ourselves, encouraging dialogue and welcoming emotion. It reminds us of what is possible—all to help turn an ordinary house into a home. Art connects us to the past and future. It feeds our curiosity and inspires our imagination. I love this quote from fellow-designer, Tara Bernard, “For me, art is like punctuation to a sentence; it is that all-important ingredient and without it, a space lacks the layers and attitude that a significant piece can […]
If you ask someone, “what is art?” they will usually refer to a painting or a photograph. In reality, art comes in many forms – performance art like dance, music and song, nature, poetry and architecture. Now, just for a moment, imagine a world without any art. Our world would be a very dim and boring place, devoid of imagination. Without art, the banality of reality would be intolerable. To paraphrase Nietzsche, “We have art in order not to parish from the truth.”
What’s the Relationship Between Designers and Artists? Artists and interior designers partner to combine their skills and creative talents to create an overall experience.
At Talie Jane Interiors, we welcome the opportunity to have close relationships with local, talented artists and regularly source their work for our clients.
The talent in and around the Lake Tahoe and Reno is exceptional. Whether it’s the stunning metal work and sculptures of Kelly Smith Cassidy, the breath-taking fine art photography of Randall Hazeltine or Abe Blair or the memorizing mixed media abstracts of Scott Forrest, we do our best to support local artists, providing a plethora of artistic works for our clients.
For assistance selecting the perfect statement art pieces for your home, contact Talie Jane Interiors at 855-TALIE JANE (855-825-4352).
Talie Jane, Owner and Principal Designer of Talie Jane Interiors, will be speaking about the relationship between art and design at the upcoming Reno Tahoe International Art Show – Saturday, September 10th at 11:30 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Article by the Talie Jane Interiors team.
