Elements of Timeless Style - by Erin Gates (Hardcover)

About the Book

"... a stunningly inspirational and personal book filled with crisp takeaway advice for anyone designing their "forever" home--or any space they want to feel like a forever home."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Elements of Style, Erin Gates, a stunningly inspirational and personal book filled with crisp takeaway advice for anyone designing their "forever" home--or any space they want to feel like a forever home.

Erin Gates is beloved for her unique blend of American approachability and elegance. The author of the bestselling classic Elements of Style, Erin now broadens her lens by looking at nine homes to learn how each homeowner approached the space to make it livable, versatile, and beautiful. The first home in the book is hers--and, in true Erin fashion, she shares her process, fumbles and all.

Your home is your sanctuary--a safe space that nurtures your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. In Elements of Timeless Style, Erin shares her decades of expertise to guide you in making thoughtful choices, big and small, that enhance your living space. She empowers you to make confident investments, so you and your home evolve together.

Organized by the nine home projects, Erin anticipates and answers every remodeling and decorating question, from the mundane to the material. Each home showcases a unique approach, shunning cookie-cutter solutions in favor of personalized, imaginative designs that celebrate individuality and personal taste. With insights on budgeting, decision-making, and design phases, Elements of Timeless Style is for anyone who wants a thought partner in design, whether you're overhauling your entire space or making intentional, gradual changes.

Review Quotes

"[A]n eye-catching survey of nine homes she's redesigned in the Northeastern U.S.... Throughout, Gates is candid about her missteps and offers insightful tips, like the importance of living in a new home for a while to better understand how its spaces will be used before making big changes. Full-page color photos bring her breathtaking designs to life."-- Publishers Weekly

"In her third book, designer Erin Gates gets personal, walking readers through the multiphase renovation of her own Massachusetts home (plus eight other projects). It offers a peek behind the perfectly pleated curtain to see what it takes to achieve her signature elegant and enduring style."-House Beautiful

About the Author

Erin Gates is an interior designer, blogger, and author of the New York Times bestseller Elements of Style and Elements of Family Style. She has been featured in publications including Oprah Daily, Redbook, Better Homes & Gardens, Elle Décor, Canadian House & Home, The Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal. She lives outside Boston with her husband and children.