The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home

I’m still in shock at how much i love this book. I’m obsessed. The quality is absolutely amazing. Just….. get it. I have very minimal words because it’s just a wow to me. To be honest i bought this for aesthetic decor and didn’t even plan to open it, but i did and i was not disappointed at all. Aesthetics 100000/10 quality 100000000000/10 and a 10/10 read. I will say, mine did come with a few blemishes so not in perfectly new condition but the others outweigh this so im not pressed.Just yes.

The Art of Home is a beautifully crafted and insightful book that strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and everyday comfort. As someone who loves interior design but finds many design books either too aspirational or too simplistic, this book exceeded my expectations.What I Loved:✅ Gorgeous Visuals – The photography is stunning, offering endless inspiration for creating a warm yet refined home.✅ Practical Advice – Unlike some design books that focus purely on aesthetics, this guide provides actionable tips for making stylish choices that fit real-life living.✅ Approachable Luxury – The book teaches how to achieve a high-end look without feeling pretentious or unlivable, making it ideal for both design enthusiasts and beginners.✅ Thoughtful Design Philosophy – The author doesn’t just focus on trends; instead, they emphasize timeless design principles that make a home feel personal and inviting.Room for Improvement:🔹 While the book is full of inspiration, some readers may wish for more budget-friendly recommendations. However, the principles shared can be adapted to various price points.Final Verdict:If you're looking for a design book that blends beauty with functionality, The Art of Home is a must-have. It’s more than just a coffee table book—it’s a resource you’ll want to revisit time and again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to create a home that feels both elegant and livable.📌 Would I Buy It Again? Absolutely! This would also make a fantastic gift for anyone who loves interior design.

This book is packed with valuable interior design tips, making it more than just a book with pretty pictures. There are so many practical ideas that can actually be applied to your own space.The best part? The book itself is so beautiful that I use it as part of my home decor by stacking it on shelves. If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice, this book is a must-have!

a book of beauty and down-to-earth elegance. the reviews that said it’s all “beige and boring” are definitely reviewing a different book than the one I have. Mine is just full of beauty and color. It’s mostly pictures with just-enough descriptions to point out the things that aren’t so obvious in design decisions. That’s the way I like it since I don’t have the patience to read a wordy article for every picture they show.

Love the book and the addition to the coffee table, it came with some marks and scuffs just not in perfect condition as I would have hoped. I’m still keeping it for the price I don’t really feel like returning it over the minor imperfections, it’s otherwise just as described

I got this as a coffee table book to add in a housewarming basket for our friends. I am so excited to give this to them! It is large & looks much more expensive in person. I highly recommend especially for the price.

I initially bought this book to go on a new side table I purchased for my living room but the book was too big for it. I decided to move some other books I had on my coffee table and put this one in their place and I'm glad I did. It's such a beautiful book. I didn't buy it for the inside content, but I find myself looking at the pictures periodically. Such a well-crafted book.

This book was a 5 star read for me!Shea McGee does a wonderful job of not only telling you how to arrange a beautifully decorated home, but also showing you how with a book full of stunning photos. I’m a visual person and it helps to see pictures of different styles and spaces so that I can recognize what I personally like, and what I don’t. What I loved most about this book was Shea’s practical tips on how to design a beautiful space (how to arrange throw pillows, considering the shape and texture of furniture and how to maximize the way each piece compliments each other, bringing in different textures, etc.). Not only is this book beautiful to look at and use as a decorative piece, but it offers so much beauty and practicality on the inside of the pages. If you’re looking for a wonderful resource on how to bring life and beauty to your home, buy this book!(The only reason I’m rating this item as 3 stars is because Amazon sent me a book in used condition. The cover had scuffs and oily smudges, and the back was badly stained. I was disappointed to pay $20 for a book that was in this condition. They sent me a replacement book that was in better condition, but it still had scuffs on the front cover. I wish Amazon would take better care when shipping books. This isn’t the first time I’ve had a smudged/scuffed book shipped to me. 😪)