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Habitat

The Field Guide to Decorating
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Habitat by Lauren Liess delves into the art of home decoration with a focus on creating personal and meaningful living spaces. The author guides readers through various aspects of interior design, emphasising the importance of natural materials and a connection to nature. This book is filled with practical advice and inspiring photographs to help readers transform their homes into welcoming sanctuaries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about creating beautiful and functional living spaces. It combines practical design guidance with personal reflections, making it perfect for those who appreciate thoughtful, nature-inspired interior design.

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A practical and approachable decorating guide to bringing the outdoors into your home, through Lauren Liess's distinct and popular style

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Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the popular blog Pure Style Home, fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. In Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, her first book, 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 focuses on the fundamental elements of design, with each chapter devoted to a particular element, such as colour, lighting, and furniture.

Part II addresses the intangibles of designing a space, such as aesthetics and creating a mood.

Part III tackles unique room-specific challenges in every part of the house.

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Lauren Liess's Habitat is praised for its focus on integrating natural elements like stone, wood, and greenery into home decor. Reviewers highlight its step-by-step advice, vintage touches, and a family-friendly design approach. The book is celebrated as both inspiring and practical, making it a valuable resource for those interested in creating livable, nature-inspired interiors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419717857

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1450g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Lauren Liess is a decorator, textile designer, and founder of the popular design blog Pure Style Home. She is the author of Habitat (Abrams, 2015) and Down to Earth (Abrams, 2019). She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, where they star in the HGTV show Best House on the Block.

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