No Place Like Home: Tips & Techniques for Real Family-Friendly Home Design - Paperback

by Stephen Saint-Onge (Author)

Stylish and practical designs for real families

From the many room makeovers he has done for magazines, newspapers, and television shows, designer Stephen Saint-Onge has a very real sense of what everyday families want and need from their homes. Unlike other decorating books on the market, his features products and projects that are accessible for everyday homeowners who are looking for stylish and practical designs.

Now, his scores of fans will thrill for No Place Like Home. With home designs that are budget-conscious, family-friendly, and beautiful, these inspiring projects mix traditional American style with modern comforts and convenience.

• Introduces creative tools and tricks that make a big impact on rooms
• Educates readers on various materials, furnishings, and accessories
• Stephen's style secrets for every room of the home

Full of creative advice, design tips, and renovation ideas, No Place Like Home shows real families how to create spaces that work in the real world.

Front Jacket

Stylish and practical design for real families

Renowned designer Stephen Saint-Onge has a very real sense of what everyday families want and need from their homes. As a father, husband, and homeowner, he knows that a home needs to do more than look nice to function for a family.

Mixing traditional American style with modern comfort and convenience, "No Place Like Home" walks you through Stephen's tried-and-true process for finding design inspiration in unconventional places--like films that may spark an idea or conversation about a style that you're drawn to--and guiding you to build a personal "Look Book" that helps you define your unique wants and needs. Drawn from his varied experiences from the many room makeovers he's done on television and in magazines, as well as the work he's done with private clients in their real-life homes, his hands-on design knowledge and time-saving tips empower anyone to live by his credo that "good home design has the power to change lives."

More than just beautiful photographs, "No Place Like Home" is a useful tool for anyone looking for creative direction on making a home truly livable and inviting. The first section helps you approach design by defining your style and determining your goals and budget; introduces creative tools and tricks that can have a big impact on a room; and educates you on various materials, furnishings, and accessories. The second section walks you through each room of the home, revealing secrets that Stephen has discovered in working with hundreds of families through the years. It includes not just living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, but also home offices, kids' rooms, and multipurpose spaces.

Full of creative advice, design tips, and renovation ideas, "No Place Like Home" shows real families how to create beautiful spaces that work in the real world.

Back Jacket

Celebrity home and style designer for the everyday family, Stephen Saint-Onge, shows you how "good home design has the power to change lives"

Stephen Saint-Onge has made a splash in the design world for his stunning room makeovers, featured in magazines, newspapers, and television shows. Now, his practical, budget-conscious, family-friendly designs are at your fingertips. No Place Like Home walks you through the process of bringing beautiful, easy-to-attain style to every room of your house.

Author Biography

STEPHEN SAINT-ONGE was named one of America's top fifteen designers under 40 by House Beautiful magazine. He reached millions of homeowners with his monthly column "House Calls" in Better Homes and Gardens magazine and on BHG.com, and has been featured extensively on television, including the "Today" show, "Oprah," "The View," CNN, "The Early Show," Fox News, ESPN, and TLC. Visit his Web site and blog at www.stephensaint-onge.com.