This Is Home: Design for a Cozy Life

(Hardback)

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From the ladies behind the Hygge & West brand comes a unique exploration of dcor and hygge. The book answers the question of how to create a home filled with natural elements, spaces for family and friends, bits of coziness, and special charms. Showcasing a variety of home styles and sizes, belonging to creatives from a range of fields, the book offers readers inspiration for creating a meaningful, cozy, and comfortable home anywhere.

The book is divided into chapters, each one tackling an aspect of hygge (nature, family, small spaces, and charm) and showing home tours that accomplish each aspect. The home tours also include interviews with the homeowner, getting the inside scoop on what they love about their homes and what inspires cozy feelings, as well as design tips for decorating in their own home.

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"Hygge & West is a popular American design company co-founded by the authors of This is Home, who have first-hand knowledge of the 20 homes profiled. From an apartment in San Francisco to a colourful oasis in Brooklyn, they show the key to making a home is in its decoration. Tips from the homeowners and designers as well as achievable interiors, make this an inspiring read." -- The Gloss
"Christiana Coop and Aimee Lagos of Hygge & West offer design advice for creating feelings of coziness and comfort in your home" -- The Lady
"features a selection of interiors that embody the Danish concept of hygge, or cozy, design." -- New York Times
"This Is Home is full of inspiration, interviews and tips and gives an insight into 20 homes which are designed to subtly promote feelings of cosiness, companionship, and comfort." -- HomeStyle

Author Bio

Aimee Lagos and Christiana Coop are the cofounders of Hygge & West, a popular design company that collaborates with designers, artists, and illustrators to create unique collections of wallpapers and fabrics. Lifelong friends, Aimee and Christiana dreamed of starting a clothing company as little girls. With Aimee's entrepreneurial skill and Christiana's passion for interior design, they started their company together in 2008 and never looked back. Eight years later, they are one of the premier brands in their industry.