Description

This is Home is a practical guide to creating interiors that are authentic, personal, and meaningful. It encourages a simple and thoughtful approach to home design, focusing on what truly makes you happy in your space. Rather than relying on a large budget, the book showcases how creativity and intentional choices can help you design a beautiful home that reflects your style and needs.

Through 16 case studies from homes in Australia, the US, and Europe, along with nearly 200 color photographs, This is Home offers inspiration for creating spaces that feel timeless and inviting. The book highlights homes that may not have been renovated in a conventional way but still embody warmth, character, and a sense of belonging.

Topics covered include:

How to define your personal decorating style and make choices that feel true to you.

The importance of letting go of the past and designing a home that suits your present self, with an emphasis on decision-making and thoughtful editing.

How to create a budget for both time and money based on your values, identifying where to invest and where to save to achieve a lasting interior.

Ways to approach home updates creatively rather than expensively, thinking beyond conventional solutions to craft a space that is uniquely yours.

How to achieve balance in a room by understanding the interplay of positive and negative spaces, as well as addition and subtraction in design.

The role of decorative elements in making a home feel personal and emotionally meaningful.

Key considerations for designing your home in harmony with its surroundings, whether that’s the natural landscape or the local community.

How to stay focused on what truly matters to you, ensuring your home evolves in a way that aligns with your lifestyle and aesthetic.

Ways to refresh your home without resorting to costly or exhausting renovations.

How a home can serve as a retreat—a place for rest, connection, and reaffirming what’s most important in life.