Book Review – Feels Like Home: Relaxed Interiors for a Meaningful Life

As a reader, I was immediately drawn to the premise of “Feels Like Home: Relaxed Interiors for a Meaningful Life” by Lauren Liess. The idea that a home can have such a deep emotional connection to a person’s life is both intriguing and relatable. I was excited to dive into this book and see how the designer approached this concept.

Lauren Liess’s writing style is warm and inviting, and it was clear that she has a passion for creating meaningful spaces. The book is beautifully designed with stunning photography that showcases the different case studies. Each case study offered a unique perspective on how design can evoke different emotions and create a sense of comfort and well-being in a home.

The practical design information was also incredibly helpful. Lauren breaks down different design elements such as proportion, scale, and color, and how they contribute to the overall feeling of a space. The themes she explored, such as comfort, calm, excitement, belonging, carefree, love, and contentment, are universal and relatable.

I would highly recommend “Feels Like Home” to anyone interested in interior design, especially those looking to create a space that has a deeper connection to their lives. Lauren’s approach is thoughtful and inspiring, and her book is a great resource for anyone looking to create a meaningful and beautiful home.

I am absolutely in love with these color-styled hidden storage books. They are one of those home decor finds that instantly make a shelf or coffee table look more styled, more thoughtful, and a little more expensive. Which color would you get?

What makes them so appealing is that they are not just decorative. Each faux book opens up to reveal hidden storage, which means they are doing double duty as both decor and a practical way to tuck away little bits of everyday clutter. I love anything that helps a space look beautiful while still being useful, and these do exactly that.

The blue tones in this set are especially lovely. They feel calm, elegant, and easy to blend into so many decor styles, from modern and coastal through to classic or vintage-inspired spaces. They have that curated designer look that makes it seem like you have carefully styled every corner of your home.

These are the kind of pieces that make me ridiculously happy because they solve a problem without looking like storage. You can use them to hide remotes, notes, keepsakes, or all those random little things that never seem to have a proper home. Instead of adding more baskets or boxes, you get something that looks polished and intentional.

I think that is why I am so taken with them. They are pretty, clever, and practical all at once. For anyone who loves styled bookshelves, beautiful coffee table decor, or home accessories that secretly work harder than they look, these hidden storage books are such a fun find.

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