Back in 2017, my level of renovation frustration was so high I screamed silently about a hole in the information market that demanded to be filled. That is when I realized, “oh I need to write this book”.
How To Decorate And Renovate, From Start To Finish
You’ll learn the construction vocabulary, distilled renovation process (and my preferences) with the intent to communicate effectively with your contractors so you don’t get man-splained, make as many mistakes, fight with your partner, and feel like a total failure. Let’s be done with all of that. And yet it’s full of beautifully styled inspirational shots of homes – kitchens, bathrooms, living, mud and bedrooms, office, basements, AND MORE. You’ll learn the “rules” so you don’t feel dumb and then BOOM you’ll be inspired to break them – thus making a CHOICE, not a MISTAKE. Hopefully your local bookshop will carry this book (p.s. you can ask them to) but if not here are some trusted online retailers
What People Are Saying About The Book
“I've always been drawn to Emily's approach to design. She's not afraid to take risks and has the ability to design beautiful spaces that are full of both personality and function. This book serves as an approachable guide for anyone who is looking for tools and resources to create a home that speaks to who they are and what they love.”
Co-Founder, Magnolia“Designing can be an overwhelming process, even for professionals, but Emily’s book is not only beautiful—it’s also a digestible playbook on how to make educated decisions for any lifestyle (emphasis on style). The New Design Rules empower you to become a designer with confidence. Each page is filled with tried-and-tested tips that encourage you to make disruptive design decisions guaranteed to work for you and your home.”
Cohost of Netflix’s Queer Eye"I’ve learned so much from Emily over the years and this beautiful book is a real game changer! As someone who recently bought a house, I’ve had so many questions. How high should a pendant be above a bathtub? How much space do you need between the coffee table and the sofa? Is recessed lighting better than flush mount? This book tackles those design conundrums, providing tips that are equally helpful to design professionals (like me!) and design novices. Emily has been the most prolific producer of beautiful, editorial interior design content for over a decade and “The New Design Rules” is yet another extension of her inspirational work. The images are beautiful and aspirational yet the whole thing is written in a charming, accessible way that welcomes everyone to the table. This is a must-read for any design enthusiast!"
HGTVWho Should Buy This Book?
design by and home of ben mendansky
Renovators
Embarking Or In The Middle Of The Home Remodel Process?
Me, too. You will keep this book in your car, on your person, under your pillow. It's full of useful information.
design by and home of arlyn hernandez
Updaters, DIY-ers
This Book Isn’t Just For Renovators.
There are a ton of doable ideas or inspiration and how you can hack from the pros. And for the renters, oh do we have some budget ideas for you.
design by and home of sara ruffin costello
Design Self-Starters
New To Design? This Book Will Get You Started
Here you go. You won’t learn about codes, but you will learn the basics with a lot of mistakes and see inside some of the best creative brains in your future field.
design by and home of annie segal
Design Lovers
Never Going to Redo Anything And Just Love Good Design?
Then come for the photos. Unlike a normal textbook this book has real life homes and STUNNING photography (thanks Sara and Velinda). It's eye candy if nothing else. Plus it's full of my mistakes so thats juicy.
