Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating

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From Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the popular blog Pure Style Home, Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating is “stunningly simple . . . a survival book for any budding decorator” (USA Today).

“Not-always-conventional ideas for livening up any space with art.” ―Country Living

“Tons of tips, advice, and sources.” ―Elements of Style

Lauren Liess fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. In Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, Lauren invites readers to bring nature inside by mixing the textures of natural elements such as wood and stone with eclectic groupings of modern and quirky vintage pieces.

Readers will be inspired by the unique style of these rooms, which include lovely framed botanical prints and Liess’s own textile patterns inspired by wildflowers and weeds. The book is divided into three sections: Part I includes Finishes & Hardware, Floor Plan, Color, Furniture, Rugs, Fabric & Pattern, Lighting, and morePart II includes Aesthetic, Style, Mood, Authenticity, Comfort, Luxury, Charm, and morePart III includes The Living Room, The Dining Room, The Kitchen, The Bedroom, The Bathroom, The Home Office, and more Liess writes in her introduction, “This book is a guide to what I’ve learned through my work and through my personal experiences, describing in precise detail how I progress step-by-step through the design process to make the decisions that ultimately lead to a fully realized vision. I hope it inspires you to have fun while decorating.”

If you are thinking of decorating or redecorating a home, you’ll want to have a look at the inspiring ideas that Liess offers—natural, relaxing, and stunning rooms that you, your family, and friends will adore and love to live in.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419717855
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419717857
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.25 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #75,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Interior Decoration & Ornament #126 in Home Decorating (Books) #151 in Interior Design
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