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# Illustrated Hardcover Timeless design Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life (A Guide to Home Design)

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## Summary

> 🏡 Design Your Dream Life with Style!

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- **What is this?** Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life (A Guide to Home Design)
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## Key Features

- • **Practical Guidance:** Master the art of home design with actionable tips.
- • **Visual Inspiration:** Dive into stunning illustrations that spark creativity.
- • **Timeless Principles:** Embrace classic styles that never go out of fashion.
- • **Transform Your Space:** Unlock the secrets of stylish living with expert insights.
- • **Elevate Your Lifestyle:** Create a home that reflects your unique personality.

## Overview

Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that offers timeless design principles and practical guidance for creating a stylish and functional living space. Published on October 7, 2014, it serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to elevate their home and lifestyle.

## Description

Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life (A Guide to Home Design) [Gates, Erin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life (A Guide to Home Design)

Review: I think it is incredible that she has not used her blog to share her amazing and transformative client work - As a loyal reader of Erin Gates, I had high expectations for the book and can honestly say that it exceeded my expectations! I had no idea how many projects she has worked on as there was so much fresh content! I think it is incredible that she has not used her blog to share her amazing and transformative client work, and always gives readers something insightful and fun to contemplate. This book is no exception! Each layout is unique combining signature stylish elements, with special touches in very livable spaces, so its great eye candy. But with the addition of tips and tricks, it becomes a great guide for your own home and life. Loyal blog readers should be comforted to know you will find Erin's humor, humility and practical style tips for home and wardrobe but truly amazed at the range and beauty of the work she has done. Anyone else looking for a beautifully styled coffee table book will get that too, but find themselves actually reading this one over and over for the inspiration (both for design and living!) and pure enjoyment of hearing Erin's personal and professional journey. I love the way it is organized, by room, combining pictures from her portfolio of work, her own living and working spaces, and charts and guides for determining elements of your own style. A great mix that results in a usable and beautiful book.
Review: Coffee table book - This black and white coffee table book is a stunning addition to my living room! The minimalist design is elegant and timeless, and the high-quality pages feature beautiful photography and captivating content. It’s not only a great conversation piece but also adds a sophisticated touch to my decor. Whether you're into art, design, or just looking for a chic book to display, this one is a must-have!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1476744874 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,419 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Interior & Home Design #32 in Interior Design #46 in Home Decorating (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,367) |
| Dimensions  | 7.38 x 1 x 9.13 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 9781476744872 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1476744872 |
| Item Weight  | 2.5 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | October 7, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think it is incredible that she has not used her blog to share her amazing and transformative client work
*by S***. on October 11, 2014*

As a loyal reader of Erin Gates, I had high expectations for the book and can honestly say that it exceeded my expectations! I had no idea how many projects she has worked on as there was so much fresh content! I think it is incredible that she has not used her blog to share her amazing and transformative client work, and always gives readers something insightful and fun to contemplate. This book is no exception! Each layout is unique combining signature stylish elements, with special touches in very livable spaces, so its great eye candy. But with the addition of tips and tricks, it becomes a great guide for your own home and life. Loyal blog readers should be comforted to know you will find Erin's humor, humility and practical style tips for home and wardrobe but truly amazed at the range and beauty of the work she has done. Anyone else looking for a beautifully styled coffee table book will get that too, but find themselves actually reading this one over and over for the inspiration (both for design and living!) and pure enjoyment of hearing Erin's personal and professional journey. I love the way it is organized, by room, combining pictures from her portfolio of work, her own living and working spaces, and charts and guides for determining elements of your own style. A great mix that results in a usable and beautiful book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coffee table book
*by S***H on February 1, 2025*

This black and white coffee table book is a stunning addition to my living room! The minimalist design is elegant and timeless, and the high-quality pages feature beautiful photography and captivating content. It’s not only a great conversation piece but also adds a sophisticated touch to my decor. Whether you're into art, design, or just looking for a chic book to display, this one is a must-have!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you buy one design book, THIS IS IT.
*by M***Y on October 22, 2014*

I've been a long time fan of Erin's blog, but honestly was skeptical as too exactly how the blog would translate to book. There have been a few other blogs to books that simply didn't live up to the hype for me. Well, I took a shot and ordered and I am so glad I did. This book absolutely exceeded all of my expectations and is so, so well done!! The images are original, inspiring and beautifully laid out. But what really sets this book apart from so many others - is that beyond being a brilliant designer - Erin is a fantastic writer as well. Erin's voice as an author really comes through and she presents design in such an approachable, practical, and wholly entertaining way. I don't need just another coffee table book filled with pretty images , I need real, practical advice for designing my home on my budget- and this is exactly what Erin delivers. There is so much great content including information on where to splurge and where to save, suggestions on paint colors, hanging drapes, tips for renters, color combinations that work well, how to define your own personal style - all the design information I really need! I have gotten so many great ideas on how to improve my own home, as well as the confidence to make some choices that I was on the fence about. Awesome, awesome job, Erin - thanks for creating what I would call the most must-have book in interior design!

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