Most people don't want their homes to feel like a hotel: stiff, impersonal, starchy. They want their home to not only be a safe and special space for them and their family, but to feel joyful and inviting for friends and guests.
Antiques connoisseur Ki Nassauer encapsulates that desire and elaborates on how to achieve that intersection in her first book, Lived-In Style: The Art of Creating a Feel-Good Home, Nassauer uses 12 homes of varying styles to demonstrate that crafting a personalized design isn't instantaneous manufacturing; it's a slow burn. You build the character of your style over time, amassing memories and collections simultaneously.
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Variations on Vignettes
The art of still-life interior design.
An English Country Kitchen
Our Project House Utah kitchen came alive long before the first tile was laid, thanks to 3D and mood-board renderings.
Coastal Cool
An updated condo gets an improved layout and a seaside-inspired décor.
Colonial Revival
Built over 120 years ago, this house was relegated to being a college rental with shoddy repairs but was rescued to receive a new lease on life.
Fresh Updates for a Historic Bungalow
A homeowner modifies her 1921 Craftsman with respectful renovations and redesigns.
Summer Scenes & Design Dreams
Our brand ambassador shares his seasonal styling inspirations.
BEAT The HEAT
Get your home ready for the summer heat with cottage-friendly cooling.
Cozy & Collected
An art collector enlists a designer to help her renovate her 1964 Colonial cottage. Together, they create a home filled with sumptuous textiles and treasured heirlooms.
Beach Town Bungalow
While this 1922 Craftsman embodies the character and charm of a bygone era, its owner has found creative ways to bring it into the present while honoring its past.
Nostalgic Magic
Old and new magic combine in this quirky redesign of an old Tudor house, complete with dinosaur wallpaper, scalloped edges and whimsical tile.
