Habitat: Lauren Liess's nature-inspired decorating philosophy for creating warm, livable, personal homes.

This is by far my favorite design book – and I own a fair share. It is a stunning visual feast. Fans of Lauren’s work will not be disappointed, as there are plenty of pictures, including some familiar spaces but mainly new projects. All are perfectly styled and beautifully shot, with the long awaited dad’s lake house and cousin’s mountain retreat leading the way. The content is very well organized. It is a practical guide how to create your own unique and amazing space. Lauren has put a lot of thought and effort into explaining how she approaches design process and how each element of design fits into the big picture. She carefully walks you through the process of designing spaces that work for you and your loved ones, not how to stage perfect rooms that just look good in pictures. All of the spaces she designs are beautiful but are also livable, comfortable and family friendly. This book, just like her blog, demonstrates that she is truly passionate about her work. Even if you are not a fan of her aesthetic, you will find the book to be a great design resource. I read it in one afternoon (it is a great read!) but I will be going back to it as a reference over and over as I begin the process of redesigning my own home. I admire Lauren’s talent and applaud her willingness to share knowledge and experience in such depth with the rest of us. She could have simply thrown a bunch of styled photos together and called it a day – as many designers and decorators seem to do these days. Thank you Lauren!

I have read countless books on decorating over the years. Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating has become one of my all-time favorites. Lauren Liess has written a very thoughtful book filled with a concise strategy to use when decorating your home. She guides you step by step on the things to consider when designing a home that reflects who you are. Some other reviewers have complained that the photos in the book are too bland or they all look too muted and the same. That is because this is Ms. Liess aesthetic. Part of HER style. But she shows you how to arrive at your own style in a very detailed and deliberate way. It does require you to read the content and apply those principles to your own preferences. This book is worth repeated readings. She has so much information that might be missed the first time around. Truly a wonderful read!

Some design books are for coffee tables: lots of well staged & lit photos, but not much use for the "everyday" person pulling a home together. Not the case for the Lauren Liess & Habitat. She speaks in a quiet & humble voice, and is honest about the mistakes she made earlier with her own home. I could see her eye & taste develop through the book, i.e. over the years. What I liked best & most useful to me was the way she organized Habitat by room, elements, including measurements, "typical" standards, materials & best uses, and finally, the intangibles or "inspirationals". (This is NOT a Decorating For Dummies book! Or a step-by-step guide.) Well worth purchasing & adding to your collection. And the photos are beautiful & inspiring.

Lady Liess is an absolute gem. This book is a stunner -- full of great advice for the committed amateur, with super helpful resources and details that really show how Lauren prefers things and achieves a her beautiful aesthetic across every client style and objective. Excellent balance of photos and education. While there is plenty of new-to-readers work showcase (yay!), the "field guide" approach to the nuts and bolts of decorating is no gimmick -- she has put a lot of work into distilling the how-to's of her project organization and aesthetic approach and it really shows. Wonderful personal, conversational tone (as on her excellent blog). You never know if you're getting a ghostwritten photoshoot (some designers just don't want or need to write well), but I am super impressed with Habitat and now even more so with Lauren. Absolutely loving the read and the education.

love this author&just in the past month hav botten all of her books. one after the other. she does a good balance of comfort, light&bright.. (but earthy. not "cold".)& character. lots of layers&mixed textures. old&new. not minimal, but not eclectic. cozy design. lots of pics &quality book. lots of inspiration. the only reason i took a star, is the front cover pic, is "picture"glossy. rather it be matte like the rest of the book. feel it dates it alil. but very pleased overall! would definitely recommend

This book is so pretty! A great styling piece or coffee table book Highly recommend

I never take the time to leave reviews, but wanted to say I am so impressed with the quality of this book. The beautiful textured cover is unique and the thickness of the pages is something many books are lacking. Often times I felt I had a few page stuck together, they are that substantial. The photography is gorgeous and Lauren's a very talented designer, it was nice to hear an in depth perspective of how she considers every detail. This is not a book to copy, the designs are far to creative and original to each home and its setting, but rather a wonderful guide to achieving your own look for your home. Great job Lauren! I love your blog, and now your book!!

I have followed Lauren's blog, Pure Style Home, from the beginning and have always identified with her aesthetic and her way of writing. I love that she shares her lifestyle and not just her work. I have been waiting patiently for her book to come out and can honestly say I was counting down the days. I absolutely adore this book and Lauren's style. She is my inspiration when decorating my own home. I often ask myself "What Would Lauren Do?"(WWLD) This book doesn't disappoint. The 'field guide' approach and the way it is laid out is perfect. Beautiful pictures and even more beautiful words. Thank you Lauren! I love this book!

Have wanted this book since it came out and finding it both beautiful and useful. Will def get the new one,

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Fantastic read! I would recommend this book to anyone that’s interested in interior design. It contains lots of beautiful pictures and great ideas. I just couldn’t put this book down.

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I found Lauren Liess’ decorating style resonates with my love for natural materials and earthy colours and found the book inspiring. The book is well structured as a guide that appeals not only to those who are decorating/re-decorating their homes but also to those who are building/buying or renovating their homes as it includes useful information and insights also on the architectural elements of the space, for whom it can provide a good foundation. I like the fact that the author addresses both the tangible and the intangible elements of design and found it a good source of inspiration for a decorating refresh for my home and I am sure it will be a useful resource to refer to for advice on how to approach any future renovation/refurbishing project I may undertake. The paper/binding/cover are all of high quality, making it also a good coffee table book. Amazon delivered both this and another high quality book I ordered very quickly and both arrived in pristine conditions.