Some say you can tell a lot about a person by the way they decorate their homes. There is no denying that the way we decorate our homes is very personal. And while many of us have plenty of options, there are always people who go that little bit further. So, when it comes to minimalism and maximalism, which one appeals to you more?

Minimalism was an art movement that started in the 1950s. Its basic principles come from a concept of less is more, reducing things to their most basic. Some people took that art style and used it as a way of living. Their houses are usually decorated in simple colors, often just black and white. For some, especially maximalists, it may seem a bit boring or depressing. However, living in this way is seen by many as more organized and practical.

Maximalism started in the 1970s. It embraces the core ideals that ^“more is more”. While minimalism centres around the principle of removing, if it’s easy to imagine that a maximalists’ home is piled with items—but that’s not the basic idea. It's more about making the most of the area. Organized excess and bright colors combined with mixed patterns is what you will see in a home like this. For a minimalist, being used to more simple designs, it could be uneasy. But for those who embrace it, those things give a space personality.

The way you have your home is up to you! But, if you choose maximalism, you may need to prepare for a bit more dusting.

Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons—for example, economic (经济的) reasons—why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?

In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own home town of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.

It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的)and do not like change.

Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward . If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different , even though that might be the more risky choice.

There are various kinds of apartments for university students to choose from. And here are some recommendations.

Located on the Milledge Road Extension, Brandon Oaks is composed of two-bedroom, two-bath apartments with decks or patios. Each apartment also features an energy-efficient heat pump, air conditioning, an electric range, a full-size refrigerator, a dishwasher, washer and dryer and carpeting throughout.

Brown Hall features spacious single and suite-style rooms on the Health Sciences Campus. Students choosing to live in Brown Hall can take advantage of living in Athens’ trendy Normaltown neighborhood while still enjoying an on-campus, community lifestyle free from the trouble of monthly bills. Rooms feature 17-position adjustable beds. Brown Hall is open for mid-year breaks, as well as winter break and spring break.

Constructed in 1961, Boggs Hall houses first-year residents only. The rooms in Boggs Hall are traditional doubles, home to two students per room. Each room is equipped with a sink and community bathrooms are located on every floor. Rooms feature 17-position adjustable beds.

Soule Hall is the oldest residence hall at the university and is the only hall reserved for non-freshman women. Soule Hall’s residents live in double or single rooms with private or shared bathrooms. Rooms feature 17-position adjustable beds.