NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Through gorgeous photography and heartfelt essays, the interior designer and author of Made for Living reveals her detail-oriented approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home. The details can make a room. The bullnose edge of a marble countertop.

The wood grain and color of the flooring. The particular pleat of the drape. Amber Lewis, the esteemed designer known for her signature California-inspired style, obsesses over the tiniest of features to create her eclectic, laid-back look.

In Call It Home, she shares her secrets to choosing and applying fabric, paint, finishes, tile, flooring, and more for a beautifully designed home, shortcutting the often-overwhelming decision-making process. Amber walks you through eight new homes she designed—including her own—and the thought processes behind every major choice. Whether you're decorating one room, renovating your entire house, or planning new construction, she shares how to approach a project from start to finish, guiding you on how to find the right team so you can get the perfect results.

Then she takes you through mountain retreats and surfside homes, dreamy escapes she’s created by pulling inspiration from the surrounding property for a look that’s unique to each home. Through personal essays, you’ll learn how she set about the project, what challenges her team faced, and the materials she used to achieve the finished result. With more than 200 gorgeous images of livings rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, entryways, bedrooms, and baths, you'll have photographs of Amber’s details on hand when you're ready to create your own collection of stunning spaces—and call it home.

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Home is more than a physical space; it's a canvas of memories and emotions that shape our identity. Small personal details in our living spaces can transform the ordinary into an extraordinary welcoming retreat. Understanding the cultural and personal significance of home enriches our appreciation for the spaces in which we live.

Delving into the intimate aspects of domestic life this book examines how individual details hold the power to evoke a sense of belonging and comfort. Blending stories and practical tips it guides readers in recognizing the transformative potential of everyday objects and colors. Readers are inspired to reimagine their surroundings through the meticulous curation of meaningful pieces and cherished heirlooms.

By presenting diverse perspectives the book encourages embracing personal expression within one's living space enhancing both beauty and emotional resonance. Laced with vivid descriptions each page brings to life the unique stories and cultural contexts that form the essence of home. The author poignantly illustrates how architecture design and sensory elements intertwine to create a warm and inviting environment.

Engaging narratives and insightful reflections foster a deeper understanding of the connections between personal growth and the spaces we inhabit encouraging readers to redefine what home means to them. Exceptional in its approach this book is not just a guide but a heartfelt invitation to explore the intimate relationship with the spaces we call home.

What sets this book apart is its blend of personal storytelling and practical advice making it both relatable and actionable for readers seeking to enhance their living environments The exploration is enriched by the author's sensitivity to cultural nuances presenting a comprehensive view of how homes reflect and influence our lives across different societies The eloquent prose draws the reader in capturing the emotions tied to home life while encouraging a deeper connection to their own domestic journey making this work uniquely resonant and transformative.