Here's a great interior book by Naomi Cleaver, one of the UK's most prominent experts on home design and decoration. Naomi guides you through the whole process of interior design with a keen eye on what is good value, what is good taste and ultimately shows you how you can create somewhere that is uniquely your own. You will learn how to create a space that looks good and makes you feel good. The Joy of Home gets down to the nitty gritty. What is your style and how does it fit with the style of your home? How to do you do a scale drawing? Once you have a concept how do you know what it will look like and how do you budget and timetable work?
“Everyone is a designer, but you just need to allow yourself to be that person. Keep your eyes open, and remember: observation and curiosity are key.”
Naomi sees her job as helping her clients realise their own dream. “The first stage of my design process is about understanding the person because everyone wants different things. I ask lots of questions – and that is what the book is all about. Ask yourself lots of questions, analyse how you live and use your space, what works and what doesn’t work, and how you would live in your dream home.”
The chapter entitled ‘Décor recipes’ aims to make Naomi’s philosophy more accessible to everyone. “What I am really saying is don’t rely on magazines and TV shows. Investigate your real likes and dislikes, be confident and do what suits your personality and your lifestyle.” Good advice!
Naomi’s seven key décor recipes each demonstrate a different style, from architectural to camp, eclectic to retro. Each recipe has essential ingredients, which when combined result in an often dramatic and striking result. Something for everyone! Recommend - tick.
Credit: Devon Life
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