Publisher's Synopsis
Bring high-end design into your living space without the high prices and hassle with this stunningly illustrated guide.With Beautiful Living, your dream home is right at your fingertips. Valerie Darden, owner of Brexton Cole Interiors, will elevate every room in your house, from the entryway to the living room to the bathroom to the kids' rooms. Organized in the order that you should design/renovate your house, Valerie is here to give you meaningful tips and tricks no matter how big or small a room may be. Enter her space through the photographic journey, including photos of elevated spaces she has created for her client's, and draw inspiration from her signature modern-meets-traditional style to create the best version of your space.Alongside gorgeous photographs, part two includes all the nitty gritty details you will want when it's time to start thinking about numbers and room styling. The diagrams and charts found here make intimidating tasks more approachable. Valerie is the master of all things cheat sheet and cutting corners, and she's set to give you the best tips and tricks, including: How to make smaller spaces appear largerHow to understand the cost of renovations and where to splurge and saveHow to mix patterns and metalsAdvice on wallpaper, paint, and countertop choicesGuidance on selecting the correct rug size and lighting heightsVal's favorite stores to shop atAfter all of that information, if you still have any lingering questions, part three is there to settle your concerns. In a short and casual Q&A, in the common questions section Valerie will address her most frequently asked questions from client's and her viewers on social media. Full of professional guidance, tried and tested tricks, and insider thoughts from Valerie herself, Beautiful Living will inspire you to transform your space into one that is warm, stylish, and reflective of your life and/or family. Take the leap and create your Instagram-worthy dream home today!
