{"product_id":"the-essentials-the-art-of-interior-design-a-guide-to-furnishing-decorating-and-styling-your-home-hardcover","title":"The Essentials: The Art of Interior Design: A Guide to Furnishing, Decorating, and Styling Your Home - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaitlin Flemming\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulie Goebel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling authors of \u003ci\u003eTravel Home \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSense of Place\u003c\/i\u003e, a comprehensive masterclass on interior design filled with practical tips, advice from some of the most respected names in the field, and inspirational examples\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Interior designer Caitlin Flemming always gets asked how \"the rules\" of professional design can be applied to any home--how to pick a paint color and get better lighting, how to mix patterns, where to hang art and curtains, how to get the right scale and placement of furniture and rugs . . . the list of common questions goes on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While there's no one way to design a space, there is a teachable art to creating a harmonious home. So Flemming and her coauthor Julie Goebel came up with the idea for this book--a design bible that divulges the wisdom vouchsafed only to the pros. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e, Flemming and Goebel consolidate everything it takes to create a beautiful and comfortable home, mining all the knowledge they've amassed from decades designing and styling homes and antiquing and traveling the world. They also ask their colleagues, some of the most talented designers in the world, to contribute advice as well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Organized in three parts, the first section of the book discusses the tacit knowledge that seasoned designers have and how to translate it without being a trained professional. The second, and meatiest, section of the book meticulously lays out the technical essentials for thoughtful home design, covering subjects such as lighting, hardware, textiles, window treatments, furniture, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And finally, the third section shows how all the individual elements and details combine to make a room, illustrated through tours of the inspiring homes of nine designers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It takes hard work and years of practice to develop and train an eye for design. This book shortcuts the process by sharing easily teachable techniques and breaking down the factors behind the many decisions that go into beautiful home design \u003ci\u003eThe Essentials \u003c\/i\u003eis an indispensable reference for every design enthusiast.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaitlin Flemming\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJulie Goebel\u003c\/b\u003e are the coauthors of \u003ci\u003eTravel Home\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSense of Place\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eFlemming\u003c\/b\u003e is an interior designer, stylist, and founder of the style and interior design blog \u003ci\u003eSacramento Street\u003c\/i\u003e. Her design work can be found in the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRomantic Homes\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eGoebel\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Travelers Conservation Foundation. They both live in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.23 x 10.13 x 8.73 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985441947949,"sku":"9781419778780","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/x3wMWQ3B5k9781419778780.webp?v=1776120699","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-essentials-the-art-of-interior-design-a-guide-to-furnishing-decorating-and-styling-your-home-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}