The Inspired Home: Interiors of Deep Beauty Hardcover – September 17, 2013

This book is special:The photography speaks a thousand words in illustrating simplicity in interior design,and the descriptions confirm the visuals-I highly recommended this book to those whom regard minimalist aesthetics as their go to preference-I first encountered this text at an outlet store-I made a mental note to procure it so as to have a visual paradigm by which to guide my home furnishing arrangements-I am happy that Amazon carried this book in stock! If simplicity provides you peace,then this is your book of choice.

Great photography.

Very happy wife with her present. That’s all it needs to be.

I enjoyed the writing more than the actual spaces featured. I thought the philosophy of design is right on , but that many of the spaces featured did not match the editorial, they felt contrived and uncomfortable to actually live in.

This is a great book for designers and home-owners alike. It is beautifully curated and full of amazing images of the interiors of some of design's most illustrious personalities. Lehrman Bloch does a wonderful job of evoking emotion and inspiration in her writing, and the books journey is fluid and well-thought out. It is great to read about how Donna Karan's thoughts on design impact her creative world and personal space. Overall I would recommend this book as a wonderful and quick read, a beautiful coffee table or bookshelf addition, or a thoughtful gift for friends and family.

Interiors are nice, but photography is lackluster and writing is gibberish.

A beautifully written book about the elements of living in one's home with personal style. The simple elegance of the photographs mirror the prose. Karen Lehrman Bloch has a deep respect for her readers, bringing us along as she opens us up to the possibilities of being at home. I have given The Inspired Home as a hostess gift on several occasions. And, I've recommended it to those I know will appreciate the interiors, as well as the thoughtfulness of the writing. I highly recommend it.

lovely shelter book. i only wish that there had been more interiors of more individuality by real homeowners instead of designers.