Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating

Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the blog Pure Style Home, presents a field guide to decorating that combines design principles with natural elements. Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating encourages readers to incorporate nature indoors by pairing textures like wood and stone with eclectic modern and vintage pieces. The book is organized into three sections. The first covers fundamental design elements including color, lighting, and furniture. The second addresses intangible aspects of design such as aesthetics and mood creation. The third section provides guidance for specific rooms throughout the home. Throughout the book, readers encounter rooms styled with botanical prints and Liess's own textile patterns inspired by wildflowers and weeds. The work demonstrates how to integrate natural textures, florals, nature-inspired textiles, and vintage décor into living spaces that are both comfortable and connected to the outdoors.