Habitat : The Field Guide to Decorating
The Field Guide to Decorating
Lauren Liess
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 color, lighting, and furniture; Part II addresses the intangibles of designing a space, such as aesthetics and creating a mood; and Part III tackles unique room-specific challenges in every part of the house.
Lauren Liess, decorator and textile designer, founded the popular blog Pure Style Home, which garners over 60,000 unique visitors a month. Liess realised design was her true passion so she left her job in public relations, sold her home and launched her company from her parents' basement. She's been blogging and designing fresh and authentic homes ever since.