In Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps for navigating and embracing your authentic

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Thousands of books on interior design have come and gone since the 1897 publication of this pioneering manual, but The Decoration of Houses remains, thanks to the insightful and inspiring advice of its co-authors. Before she became the Pulitzer Prize—winning author of “The Age of Innocence”, Edith Wharton was a society matron, remodeling a summer home in Newport, Rhode Island. With the able assistance of architect Ogden Codman, Jr., Wharton...

"Learn the refined art of display and get an insider’s education in collecting from gallerist Jean Lin. Follow in her footsteps and tour the unique and beautiful homes of more than a dozen dedicated collectors. Whether you're starting a new collection or wish to display an existing one, each chapter offers inventive ideas for styling and displaying favorite objects, along with a primer on materials, studio visits with ceramicists, textile artists,...

"From the star blogger and designer Erin Gates, Elements of Style is a fresh, approchable interior design book that shows how designing a home is also a method of personal expression and self-discovery. Drawing on her 10 years of experience running her own design firm, Erin combines practical, honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with personal essays about lessons she has learned while designing her own home...

"An elevated yet accessible follow-up to Lauren Liess's Habitat, showcasing her signature easy-living lifestyle. Down to Earth picks up right where Lauren Liess's [ … ] Habitat left off. While Habitat walked readers through the decorating process step-by-step, Liess's latest title takes a step beyond the basics and invites readers to incorporate the main components of her familiar design aesthetic: nature, easy living, and approachability. With...

Draw inspiration from a range of classic properties, from cosy cottages to country houses. Practical information on working with colour, pattern, texture and light to make the most of your indoor space. National Trust protects over 300 historic houses across the country, making this beautiful sourcebook a unique reference for decorating your home. National Trust's Alison Dalby draws on some of their most inspiring historic properties and holiday cottages...

"The way interior designer Charlotte Coote mixes colors, textures, and patterns, reveals a whole new way of approaching design. In this gorgeous, inspirational, and practical book, Coote guides readers through the process of designing a space, from creating the original design brief through to the finished room. Using her five principles of design—timelessness, authenticity, lifestyle, scale, and quality—Coote shows how to balance comfort and...