Sense of Place: Design Inspired by Where We Live

Travel Home authors Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel explore how the world around us can inspire meaningful, personal, and beautiful interiors. They showcase how top designers and creatives style their homes by drawing inspiration from place, juxtaposing interior shots, exterior landscapes, and local scenes to reveal the natural harmony between more than 20 homes and their exterior surroundings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Abrams

Travel Home authors Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel delve into the captivating world of interior design, exploring how the surroundings we encounter can inspire meaningful, personal, and beautiful interiors. Understanding the impact of our environment on our homes is crucial for creating spaces that are not only functional but also deeply resonate with our sense of self. By drawing inspiration from the broader context of a place, interior design becomes a reflection of the culture, traditions, and landscape that surrounds us.

In their book, "Sense of Place," Goebel and Flemming showcase the stunning homes of top designers and creatives who have successfully infused their spaces with a sense of place. From the pastoral beauty of the English countryside to the vibrant streets of Mallorca and the warm desert palette of New Mexico to the sunny streets of Los Angeles, the book juxtaposes interior shots, exterior landscapes, and local scenes to reveal the natural harmony between more than 20 homes and their exterior surroundings.

Through practical tips and evocative essays, "Sense of Place" empowers interior design and travel enthusiasts alike to create homes that reflect their lived experiences. Featured designers and locations include Penny Morrison in Wales, Lan Jaenicke in Cloverdale, California, Michael Trapp in Cornwall, Connecticut, Bess Piergrossi in Maine, Carlos Sanchez Garcia in Norfolk, Great Britain, Molly Mahon in East Sussex, Great Britain, and Caitlin Flemming in San Francisco, California.

By embracing the essence of place, we can design interiors that not only enhance our daily lives but also serve as a testament to our unique identities and connections to the world around us. Whether it's incorporating natural materials, evoking nostalgic memories, or incorporating cultural elements, the possibilities for creating meaningful and inspired interiors are endless. So let us embark on this journey of interior design and travel, inspired by the world that surrounds us, and create homes that are not only beautiful but also truly reflect our souls.

Weight: 1508g
Dimension: 262 x 222 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419764707