Your Space, Made Simple: Interior Design That's Approachable, Affordable, and Sustainable

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Create beautiful spaces in your home effortlessly using this book's easy-to-follow interior design "recipes" for a perfect room. Your Space, Made Simple is an interior design guide for anyone who dreams of a well-designed home but doesn't know where to begin, making it perfect for an interior design beginner. If you feel stuck when you go shopping for home decor, or confused about how to arrange furniture, this book will give you the inspiration and tools you need to curate a space that fits you and your family's lifestyle and needs in no time. Whether you just moved into a new home or have wanted to redecorate for years, this book will help you find eye-catching and sustainable design solutions that won't break the bank. Your Space, Made Simple includes: Advice for understanding your needs so you can design spaces that make day-to-day living less stressful Tips for sourcing well-made, sustainable, and affordable home decor Interior design inspiration for every room in your home that show you what furniture and decor items you’ll need, how to arrange the furniture in the space, and how to work around common interior design issues, like awkward corners or weirdly-placed windows Author Ariel Magidson is the founder of Ariel Arts, a Bay Area-interior design studio on a mission to make sustainable and affordable design accessible for everyone. Now in her debut book, Ariel shares her years of insights and expertise to help you make interior design feel realistic and within reach. This book is also one of the most aesthetic books in the market, making it a great coffee table book for yourself or as a gift to others! Review: The Only Design Book You'll Ever Need - This is the best interior design book we've ever bought. Since reading it, we feel well-equipped to spend our money wisely while decorating our apartment. Magidson's writing style is warm, semi-casual, and thoughtful; reading her book feels like talking to an old family friend who just so happens to be a brilliant decorator. The "recipe" images in the book are ideal for envisioning what type of pieces would look best where, plus the "recipes" for each type of room are adjustable to any size or space! Whether you live in a cramped studio or a sprawling house, there are plenty of "recipes" to add balance and homeyness to your space. I've added pictures to this review so you can see what I mean. There's emphasis on conscious consumption and home accessibility for those with physical and/or mental disabilities, which I appreciate. I haven't read many interior design books that touch on these topics at all, but I love how Magidson makes sustainable and accessible home design easy to understand and implement. The best part of this book (beyond the "recipes") is the section on habits. Magidson advises you to think about the most important habits of your day-to-day life and prioritize designing your home to best accommodate those habits. For example, if you always have morning coffee with your spouse, prioritize making a cozy coffee nook! Or perhaps you're an introvert who likes to curl up with a book every night? Don't buy furniture to accommodate 8+ people for parties you'll never have; focus on building "cozy corners" for you to unwind and recharge in. Buy this book. For the price, it's practically a steal for how much decorating wisdom you'll glean from it. Review: Transformative Insights for Every Space! - This book is a treasure trove of accessible tips and creative ideas that have truly transformed my home. Each chapter is filled with practical advice, stylish illustrations, and easy-to-follow steps that make interior design feel achievable, even for someone like me, who has no background in the field. What I love most is how the book emphasizes affordability without sacrificing style. I found numerous budget-friendly solutions that allowed me to update my space dramatically without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking to refresh a room or completely revamp your home, this book is an invaluable resource. I can't recommend it enough to anyone eager to create a beautiful space that reflects their personality!