Made for Living
Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · October 27, 2020
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The trendsetting designer known for her effortless style shares the secrets of the art of layering, with more than 250 gorgeous photographs of her signature interiors. “Livability is my true north.
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- Who it’s for
- Layered interiors make practical room design feel personal, relaxed, and lived-in.
- Genres
- Decorating Your Home, Interior Design, Home Decorating
- Published
- Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, October 27, 2020
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The trendsetting designer known for her effortless style shares the secrets of the art of layering, with more than 250 gorgeous photographs of her signature interiors. “Livability is my true north. The materials I use time and again all change with age and wear. Not only is that okay, it’s how you achieve more than a re-creation of what you’ve already seen, or what somebody else has done.
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You can do this, too—I promise.”—from the introduction Designing a room with all the vibes comes down to how you layer your décor. The more you can mix the elements of your room—your pillows, objects, patterns, and lighting—the more finished it’ll feel: not too new, not too old, but just right. Known for her eclectic approach that stems from her California cool, Amber Lewis trains your eye in Made for Living, offering friendly advice on everything from nailing that perfect shade of paint to mismatching patterns with wild abandon to choosing a stone finish for new countertops. These pages will help you design a home that's made to be lived in.
The Art of Layering
Layered interiors make practical room design feel personal, relaxed, and lived-in.
Come here for
- Pattern, texture, lighting, and objects mixed without fuss
- California-cool interiors with an eclectic point of view
Expect
- More than 250 photographs of signature interiors
- Friendly guidance on paint, patterns, and finishes
Where it sits
| Interior Design | 63% |
|---|---|
| Decorating Your Home | 49% |
| Home Decorating | 22% |
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Publisher categories
- Interior Design
- Decorating Your Home
- DIY Projects
- Authors
- Amber Lewis, Cat Chen
- Publisher
- Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
- Published
- October 27, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Interior Design