A lived-in style need not mean sacrificing luxury in and around your home. Create equally cosy, functional and eye-catching interior spaces with these beautiful and informative new books on home interiors. Transform an overlooked nook into an appealing and tranquil hideaway. Nurture your family in spaces that are flexible to your daily needs, whilst also embracing new and exciting design choices. There’s classic French inspiration, home retreats to nourish the soul, and even a guide to floating homes!
French home : decorating in the French style / Ryan, Josephine
“Dealer in French antiques Josephine Ryan explores the elements that combine to create elegant yet comfortable spaces with a distinctly French feel. She points out the architectural details that enhance the framework of a room, explores the textures and the color palette that flatter various styles of furniture, and shows us options for lighting, mirrors, decorative objects, and paintings. French Home examines the sophisticated alchemy of an enduringly popular look.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Lived-in style : the art of creating a feel-good home / Nassauer, Ki
“What is lived-in style? It’s laid-back, comfortable, no-fuss and uniquely you. It could bring to mind the comfy chair you curl up in beside the window. Maybe it will get you thinking about your freshly made bed, topped with a vintage blanket or quilt. Or perhaps it will elicit a smile over the collection of mementos and found treasures displayed on your mantel.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Sacred spaces : everyday people and the beautiful homes created out of their trials, healing and victories / Summers, Carley
“A gorgeous photography collection featuring home interiors and profiles of the people who have transformed these spaces into sanctuaries, calling you to create your own sacred space. Sacred Spaces takes readers on a beautifully photographed journey inside fourteen homes, from Connecticut and California to Canada, France, and Morocco, as Summers uncovers the vulnerable stories behind each one. Sacred Spaces invites readers to dream of the home that will set them free.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Retreats for the soul : sustainable and stylish hideaways and havens / Bird, Sara
“Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces – call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Making waves : floating homes and life on the water / Mitchell, Portland
“So many of us are looking to reinvent ourselves and how we live. For some adventurous souls, that means pulling up anchor and setting sail on the high seas. For others it means choosing to live on water instead of dry land. Whether your dream is a floating home in a groundbreaking eco-development in Amsterdam, a converted shipping container in the UK or a compact cabin in an idyllic watery setting in Brazil, a life on the water awaits.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Driftwood furniture : practical projects for your home and garden / Douglas, Derek
“The book explains the entire process of creating a driftwood item from how to choose and store driftwood to design tips and the final construction.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
70s house : a bold homage to the most daring decade in design / Bilson, Estelle
“For many people with an interest in 70s deĢcor and design it can be overwhelming to know where to look, what to buy, what colors to use and how to style their home without it looking like a ‘junk shop’ or a pastiche. That’s where 70s House comes in: with advice, tips and tricks to creating a thoroughly 70s space (or even just a few featured items) this vibrant book is crammed full of 70s interiors and bright, retro imagery.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
How to build a treehouse / Richter, Christopher
“Many of us dream of owning a treehouse, whether it’s a tree fort or playhouse for the children, a secret retreat or just a unique space for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. This book is a comprehensive guide to designing and building your perfect treehouse – no previous building expertise required. Beautifully illustrated, and written by a professional treehouse builder, the book explains how you select the right tree, which materials and tools to use, and how to construct the platform, walls, floor and roof.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
