Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living

Down to Earth is Lauren Liess's follow-up to her critically acclaimed book Habitat. While Habitat guided readers through decorating step-by-step, this book moves beyond basics to explore Liess's core design principles: nature, easy living, and approachability. The book combines photography with design advice focused on creating spaces that support both creativity and functionality. Liess demonstrates her approach across six homes with different architectural styles: a new farmhouse, a classic American historical home, a lakeside contemporary house, a modern villa, a turn-of-the-century American Foursquare, and a cedar and glass house on a bluff. Despite their varied styles, each home reflects Liess's design philosophy. The book shows readers how to incorporate her six guiding principles into their own spaces, emphasizing how to create a relaxed, lived-in aesthetic that encourages ease in daily living.