Feels Like Home: Relaxed Interiors for a Meaningful Life

The third design book from Lauren Liess, Habitat and Down to Earth, explores the emotional connection between a home and a person's life, encouraging readers to think beyond just the objects and explore how design informs an intentional, happy, and authentic life. The book includes practical design information and case studies on various homes, focusing on hardworking design aspects and emotional aspects such as comfort, calm, excitement, belonging, carefree, love, and contentment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Abrams

The third design book from the TV and social media star and author of Habitat and Down to Earth, Feels Like Home, delves into the profound emotional bond that a home can establish with a person's life. According to designer Lauren Liess, a house is more than just a physical structure; it is a feeling. This is the guiding principle behind her third book, which explores the intricate connection between the way we adorn our homes and the essence of our daily existence. Liess encourages readers to go beyond the mere objects within their homes and delve into the realm of design, understanding how it shapes an intentional, joyful, and authentic life.

The book offers practical design insights, featuring never-before-seen case studies on a diverse range of homes, including beach cottages, farmhouse retreats, cozy cabins nestled in the woods, Spanish colonial-style abodes, and other more traditional dwellings. Each case study delves into a specific design aspect, such as proportion, scale, and color, while also shedding light on the emotional resonance of the home. The chapters are inspired by a series of themes, including comfort, calm, excitement, belonging, carefree joy, love, and contentment.

Through her captivating storytelling and insightful advice, Liess empowers readers to create spaces that not only reflect their personal styles but also nurture their emotional well-being. Feels Like Home serves as a guide for anyone seeking to transform their homes into havens that evoke feelings of warmth, happiness, and a deep sense of belonging. Whether you are an avid decorator or a novice seeking to enhance your living environment, this book will inspire and empower you to create a home that truly feels like a reflection of your unique spirit and values.

Dimension: 254 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419751196