House Rules

We all want a home that is as much tailored to our lives as itis inviting (and impressive) to guests. House Rules helps youachieve both, encouraging you to develop and elevate yourpersonal style, putting it into practice with the tenets ofinterior design. In House Rules, Emma Beryl Kemper, principal of her eponymousinterior design firm, breaks down this often intimidating topic,defining 100 insightful rules to help you transform your space into ahome you'll never want to leave. Organized into categoriessomebroad, like Gathering Inspiration and Space Planning, others moredistinct and detailed, like Window Treatments and Coveringsthese guidelines include tips on every step of transforming your space. Ifyou don't know where to begin, Rule #1 eases you in with creatinga mood board. Time to change up your walls? Rule #36 helps youavoid choosing paint or wallpaper that clashes with other colorsalready present in that room. When you need a quick tweak, Rule#99 explains the impact a single throw pillow can have on a room.Want to set the mood at your next dinner party? Rule #52 is all aboutup lights and how to implement them. Whether you prefer a sleek minimalist vibe or a colorful eclecticbohemian style, Emma's rules apply, and they will bring your vision tolife. Adorned with chic, painterly line drawings throughout, this bookwill look perfect on display in your living roomonce it's designedto perfection.