Design a Home That Reflects You

Curate: Inspiration for an Individual Home invites you to create a home filled with character, comfort, and meaning. This beautifully styled guide, written by Lynda Gardener and Ali Heath, shows you how to design with personality—without following trends.

Right from the start, the book makes design feel approachable. Rather than focus on perfection, it encourages you to mix old with new, lean into natural materials, and let your collections tell your story. In other words, it’s about making your space truly yours.

Throughout Curate: Inspiration for an Individual Home, you’ll explore eight key design elements. These include colour palettes, natural textures, textiles, lighting, storage, art, and more. Together, these elements help you build a space that feels curated—not cluttered.

Moreover, the book features ten stunning homes. Each one offers a different take on the “curated” approach—ranging from rustic to industrial to minimalist. These case studies give you real-life examples of how the principles work in practice.

You’ll find plenty of practical advice too. From choosing the right lighting to layering textures, the authors break down each idea into simple steps. So even if you’re just starting out, you’ll feel supported as you shape your space.

Importantly, Curate: Inspiration for an Individual Home reminds you that your home should evolve. It should reflect your travels, memories, and personal style—not just what’s in fashion. As a result, you create something timeless.

The tone throughout the book is calm, inspiring, and easy to follow. It feels like chatting with a friend who understands good design—and also understands real life.

If you love interiors that feel soulful and lived-in, this book is for you. Keep it on your coffee table, flip through it often, and let it guide your journey toward a home that feels like you.

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