The Reinvented Home
Reuse, Reclaim, Renew
Will be published approx. on 15. September 2026
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-78879-772-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Reinvented Home: Reuse, Reclaim, Renew is about creativity and sustainability for the sake of the planet, and also for the joy and satisfaction of creating a home that is truly unique.
In the first part of the book, Discovery, stylist and set designer Emily shows how to create a home with style, dash and personality aplenty without relying on acquiring yet more disposable 'stuff'. The Power of Paint reveals how nifty work with a paintbrush can have transformative effects and The Beauty of the Basics shows how an inventive approach can elevate simple materials, while Creative Contrast of textures, materials and colours is the key to bringing a home to life. Reuse/reclaim/reinvent sings the praises of repurposing objects to create your own unique style while, last but not least, Make your Own suggests easy yet creative home updates. The second part of the book, Stories, visits real-life homes of all shapes, sizes and locations that display incredible creativity and reflect their owners' needs, tastes and style.
In the first part of the book, Discovery, stylist and set designer Emily shows how to create a home with style, dash and personality aplenty without relying on acquiring yet more disposable 'stuff'. The Power of Paint reveals how nifty work with a paintbrush can have transformative effects and The Beauty of the Basics shows how an inventive approach can elevate simple materials, while Creative Contrast of textures, materials and colours is the key to bringing a home to life. Reuse/reclaim/reinvent sings the praises of repurposing objects to create your own unique style while, last but not least, Make your Own suggests easy yet creative home updates. The second part of the book, Stories, visits real-life homes of all shapes, sizes and locations that display incredible creativity and reflect their owners' needs, tastes and style.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
200 col photographs
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78879-772-6 (9781788797726)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2022
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
€33.00
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Person
Emily Henson is an art director and designer known for her creative, approachable style. She worked as a visual merchandiser for Anthropologie in Los Angeles where she lived for many years, before venturing into styling and set design - for brands such as Habitat, IKEA, eBay, Versace and Anthropologie - upon returning to the UK. She writes a popular Substack, Life Unstyled, and hosts talks and workshops in the UK and overseas. Emily is the author of Bohemian Modern, Modern Rustic, Life Unstyled and Be Bold with Colour and Pattern. She lives in Margate, Kent.