Our homes respond to the way that we live, reflecting the different stages in our lives and revealing different aspects of our character. They need to be flexible- a space for working and relaxing, for entertaining eating and sleeping, for family and for pets. Whether you are a first-time buyer, or an experienced homeowner you will be interested in ideas for your home. How can you enhance its original features, or add your own stamp of individuality? What colours will work best, what type of floor will you have?

How will you display your pictures, and will you conceal everything in cupboards, or have it all on show? Will you choose minimalist simplicity, or ordered chaos, traditional and classic, or modern and experimental ?

We love Stafford Cliff’s books here at Hot Brands, and this book is another triumph. With stunning photography from Christian Sarramon this book will inspire you, it is packed with ideas, every chapter has an evocative title. If your life is frenetic you will love his ideas for Quiet Corners, his Walls of Wonder are inspired. We loved his Walls of Fire, and the exotic Reaching Outwards, but our personal favourite was Colour and Texture with his trademark approach to using rich and vibrant colours, but also adding texture. Stafford Cliff believes that colour is fundamental to our well-being, he encourages us to trust our instincts- our emotions, and this fabulous book is stimulating, uplifting and a perfect guide to turning a house into a home.

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