In Dream. Design. Live., decorator Paloma Contreras goes beyond interior design to show readers how to inhabit their homes in fulfilling and beautiful ways. Divided into three sections, this hardworking book proves that the most appealing interiors are also the most personal ones. Contreras takes readers through the design process and encourages them to seek inspiration from the approach that works best for them. The first section, “Dream,” explains how to think creatively to improve both your home and your life. Contreras believes that most beautiful interiors are also the most personal ones, and encourages readers to seek inspiration through the approaches that work best for them. The second part, “Design,” shows readers how to turn their dreams into realities. Walking readers through the step-by-step process of decorating their homes and provides suggestions for choosing furniture, lighting, fabrics, and even day-to-day accessories. Finally, in “Live,” the author reveals how the reader can take the beautiful space they’ve just created and spend meaningful time there, pursuing the activities they love.

From thinking creatively to improve both your home and your life, to showing you how to turn your dreams into realities, Contreras reveals how you can take the welcoming space you’ve just created and spend meaningful time there pursuing the activities you love. With stunning photography and accessible-yet-elegant tips, Dream. Design. Live. fuses interior decorating advice with lifestyle recommendations and demonstrates how living a happy and satisfying life starts at home.

 

Paloma Contreras is the blogger behind the popular interior design site La Dolce Vita. She has been featured in many major publications, including Domino, House Beautiful, the New York Times, AD online, Vogue, Elle Decor, and the Wall Street Journal. She lives in Houston, TX.