Dream Decor: Styling a Cool, Creative and Comfortable Home, Wherever You Live

by Will Taylor, Andrew Boyd (Photographer)

"Will understands the life-enhancing abilities of colour. He's a true talent with a keen eye." Jonathan Adler

This book will take readers on an inspiring journey to discover fifteen decor destinations that each have a distinct and inspired style. From the colourful cool of Miami Brights to the eclectic urban hipster warehouses of Brooklyn and the nautical feel of the Hamptons and Normandy, a diverse mix of decor styles will be explored. The homes will mirror their surrounding environments, and room analysis for every space in the home will show readers how they can recreate their favourite looks and styles no matter where they live.

Our homes are a reflection of how we live and nothing impacts on that more than where we live, and the lifestyle we lead. This book will take readers on an inspiring and tactile journey to discover the decorating style that represents their personal style, all demonstrated via Will's personal and evocative travel imagery, charming illustrations and personality-packed homes across the globe. By inspiring readers to look to their surroundings and call on their own travel memories and personal journeys, the book will be the practical yet playful travel companion the reader needs to create their own Destination Decor style.

Genres: Nonfiction, Interior Design, Design

256 pages, Hardcover

First published April 21, 2016

Reviews

[Nourhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best interior design books I have read!
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[Rachel B · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was something missing in nearly all of the rooms featured, and I can't quite put my finger on what that was.

Many of the rooms had too much clutter, others looked bare. A lot of the photos were "artsy" ones of non-rooms that didn't exactly inspire: colorful exteriors all next door to one another (I can't well go around painting all my neighbors' houses), close-ups of anything and everything "shabby chic," and just random things - like an octopus.

[Susan White-Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just for fun, lots of pretty pictures, some interesting design choices, an easy read at bedtime.

[Susan White-Riggs · Rating 3 out of 5]

A colorful, quick read, with some beautiful pictures.

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice book to look through. I like the colors on the cover.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taylor wants your home to make you smile, to be personalized to suit your taste, which is as it should be. I always find it bizarre when someone has a decorator bring in every detail of a room from stores. He has a definite touch, and even though he presents eleven different styles, they all have similarities. He really loves white and blue. It’s a common element in several styles. He’s big on texture, especially on walls. There are lots of industrial touches, especially in the lighting fixtures. He’s big on furniture from the mid-century. All the houses are perfectly neat and tidy- despite the emphasis on displaying things that you love, the homes are all rather spare.

The first part of the book presents Taylor’s seven parts of design: color, pattern, texture, furniture, lighting, storage, and display. Photos of the eleven houses illustrate each element. Then we are presented with the eleven styles and homes.

The book is extremely well put together. It’s physically a joy to hold, with the heavy covers and thick paper. The photography is wonderful. It’s laid out well. It’s a great book- but most of it isn’t to my taste. I like more color on my walls and more ‘stuff’. His displays are, as he says, ‘curated’ (is anyone else really tired of that term?!) and mine aren’t so much. To me, the book is a great starting point- I’d just pile more color and stuff into the houses.

[Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love looking at the different layouts that you can try in your home. Very colorful pictures with well written and easy to follow. I do recommend this book even if you only want to day dream.
I was given this book by Quarto Publishing Group USA for a honest review.

[Alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty photos and lots of visually interesting things, but the styles are heavily Americana and not very functional (lots of clutter, both with excessive objects and visual patterns like tons of stripes, florals, etc).