Imagine walking into a home that feels like it's straight out of a magazine, but it's yours—tailored to your family, your style, and your budget. That's the promise of Beautiful Living by Valerie Darden, founder of Brexton Cole Interiors. This hardcover guide isn't just pretty pictures; it's a step-by-step roadmap to revamping your space, starting from the front door and working through to the bathrooms and kids' rooms.
We've all been there: staring at a cramped room wondering how to make it feel bigger, or second-guessing where to spend on renovations. High-end looks often come with sky-high costs and overwhelming choices. Valerie gets it—she's helped countless clients create modern-traditional spaces without the stress. Her book breaks it down logically, room by room, so you renovate in the right order and avoid costly mistakes.
Dive into the Style Guide for the details you need when it's go-time. You'll find diagrams showing perfect rug sizes and lighting heights, plus advice on wallpaper, paint finishes, and mixing metals and patterns. Valerie shares her go-to stores for affordable finds and strategies like making small spaces feel expansive or balancing splurges with smart saves. It's all backed by stunning photos of her client projects and her own home, sparking ideas you can adapt right away.
Picture hosting friends in a living room where the lighting hits just right, or waking up in a bedroom that calms your soul. Families love how the kids' room tips turn chaos into cozy nooks. Whether you're a first-time homeowner or refreshing a forever house, these insights answer common questions like 'How do I choose rugs?' or 'What's the best way to layer lighting?' Straight from Valerie's Q&A section, pulled from real client chats and social media.
At around 400 pages of inspiration and know-how (published October 29, 2024), Beautiful Living equips you to build a home that's warm, stylish, and uniquely yours. Grab it, flip through the photos, and start sketching your vision today—your signature space is closer than you think.
