"Decorating is the art of accentuating the best and covering up the worst." - David HicksDavid Hicks is one of the most influential designers of all time. His claim to fame in the 1970s was his bold use of color, fearless layering of graphic patterns and use of lacquered walls and lucite. He created sophisticated, livable interiors that were lively and interesting. His work, to this day, looks very au courant, and is very inspiring to contemporary designers, as this aesthetic may look altogether familiar. His legacy lives on in his new tome, written by son, Ashley Hicks, David Hicks: A Life of Design set to be released October 20, 2009. Magenta, vermillion and red play a strong role in creating exciting interiors as shown below. Inspired by the past, knowing what is relevant, and being forward thinking help create environments that are steeped in tradition but have an edge that hasn't been seen before. David Hicks had this edge in spades and that's what keeps us designers still inspired and moving forward. -B.H.
