Be Bold: Interiors for the Brave of Heart

by Emily Henson

Fly the flag for maximalism—bring playful patterns, bold prints and vivid colors into your home with Emily Henson’s new book Be Bold .Interiors trends for 2018 include strong, saturated color and rich jewel tones. According to Pinterest, statement ceilings are in vogue and statement art is the next big thing, while trend forecasters predict that dramatic textures such as velvet and concrete are making a comeback. In Be Bold , Emily embraces this individual, free-spirited look and shows how to translate it to any home.In the first section, ‘Decorate like no-one’s watching’, chapters such as ‘More is More, ‘Pattern Riot’, and ‘Paint it Bold’, are brimming with inspiration plus easy ideas to recreate in your own home. In the second half, 'Trailblazers', discover homes with adventurous, spirited styling that will inspire you to decorate with confidence. These are interiors for those who love colour, pattern and adventure.

Genres: Interior Design, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 23, 2018

Reviews

[Relyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not for me. The only image I liked in the entire book was the opening image. Oh my.

[Monica Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go Bold or Go Home! I loved the variety of examples in this book. The different home spaces shows that there is not only one way to go bold in color or pattern choices. The images are crisp and showcase super cool home spaces. Henson was super friendly and made it sound super okay to try different ideas with your home.

[Gina Bégin · Rating 4 out of 5]

So fun, do-able ideas, and lots of inspiration. I had to use sticky notes and my camera to capture the many ideas that popped up (it was a library book); had a lot of fun looking into the homes and reading about the key design features (and tips) the author picked up on. It sparked my own ideas, too.

[Haylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a world of neutral trends, these interiors were refreshing. Beautiful photgraphs and just enough text.

[Nadia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Emily Henson's other books - this one not as much. Many of the photos repeated-which I hate in any medium (book or video). And, just when I felt engrossed in a home's story, she'd end it and begin a new section about a new home. It's just felt rushed and less fleshed out than other books. And, the color splashes all seemed to follow the same kind of feel - over the top and monochromatic in most cases.

[IE · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of inspiration, even if you would never do some of things on these pages, it’s wonderful to pour over the images. If you’re tired of white and beige interiors and love colour then this book is for you!

[Shallowreader VaVeros · Rating 4 out of 5]

An absolutely gorgeous house book full with flashy colours.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

These ideas are actually doable - by someone braver than me!

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of beautiful colors in this book.

[Mary Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational designs from a variety of European locations. For those seeking an unusual, colorful look.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's so inspiring seeing how people decorate their spaces and I love weird, wonderful and unusual mixes. Rich colours, incredible prints, patterns, textures and practical advice.