From the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style.Elements of Style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in self-discovery. Drawing on her ten years of experience in the interior design industry, Erin combines honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with personal essays about the lessons she has learned while designing her own home and her own life—the first being: none of our homes or lives is perfect. Like a funny best friend, she reveals the disasters she confronted in her own kitchen renovation, her struggles with anorexia, her epic fight with her husband over a Lucite table, and her secrets for starting a successful blog. Organized by rooms in the house,
Elements of Style invites readers into Erin’s own home as well as homes she has designed for clients. Fresh, modern, and colorful, it is brimming glamour and style as well as advice on practical matters from choosing kitchen counter materials to dressing a bed with pillows, picking a sofa, and decorating a nursery without cartoon characters. You’ll also find a charming foreword by Erin’s husband, Andrew, and an extensive Resource and Shopping Guide that provides an indispensable a roadmap for anyone embarking on their first serious home decorating adventure. With Erin’s help, you can finally make your house your home.
Dive into the world of interior design and embark on a journey of creating a harmonious living space with "Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life." This book, penned by an experienced interior designer, offers a comprehensive guide to designing a home that reflects your unique style and personality, while also ensuring functionality and comfort.
Step-by-step, the book takes you through the essential elements of interior design, from choosing the right color palette and furniture to incorporating decorative accents and creating a cohesive design scheme. Along the way, you'll discover practical tips for maximizing space, optimizing natural light, and blending different design elements seamlessly.
More than just a guide to interior design, "Elements of Style" delves into the deeper connection between your home and your overall well-being. The author explores the impact of design on your mood, productivity, and sense of peace, emphasizing the importance of creating a space that nourishes your soul and inspires creativity.
With stunning visuals, inspiring case studies, and expert advice, "Elements of Style" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to transform their living space into a sanctuary of comfort, beauty, and personal expression. Whether you're a design enthusiast, a homeowner seeking a fresh start, or simply someone who wants to create a more harmonious living environment, this book will guide you every step of the way.
