Robert Denning Born : March 13, 1927 Died : August 26, 2005 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by Robert Denning Everything is really about lighting. Robert Denning lighting Find the ideal in something not ideal. Robert Denning ideals A la Rothschild, a style I define as many good things used irreverently. Robert Denning rothschild style good-things Appearance is everything. I find that a view is secondary. Even in those apartments on the East River, it's dull, looking out at those little boats. Robert Denning east views rivers Cooking is like decorating - it never bores me. Robert Denning decorating bores cooking I don't like bare floors. Robert Denning Texture and pattern should function as a surprise. Robert Denning texture patterns surprise Never put sofas against wall. Robert Denning sofas wall Having people be impressed with a house is not a compliment. You don't want them to say, 'What a place!' You want them to sit down and enjoy it. Robert Denning compliments-you house people I'll accept commissions from anyone who isn't frightened by my proposals. Robert Denning frightened proposal accepting