Love Where You Live - Dream Homes Made Real
by Heather McManus
In this beautifully illustrated book bursting with real-life stories and gorgeous, glossy photos, I guides you though my entire design process, from first meetings to the final, inspired outcomes. You'll get a sense of what it's like to work with me, as I introduce you to a variety of design styles suited for every life stage. My goal is to educate and empower you to Love Where You Live -and have fun doing it!
Get a first-hand look at what it's like to work with a High End Interior Designer and discover:
- Real Life Stories from that depict designs for various life stages
- How each chapter included a design challenge, its solution, and the fun we had resoling it all along the way
- Stunning, rich Photographs of completed interiors
- Interior design secrets to make the most of your home
- Before and After Reveals
What people are saying about "Love Where You Live - Dream Homes Made Real" by Heather McManus
Great Inspiration and approach
“Heather has hit the mark with some great design inspiration in this offering.
Whether your looking for good ideas on an active project, or a relaxing coffee table read, this book delivers a wonderful range of finished solutions at a great value.” By Jim Kirkpatrick
Beautiful designs for home interiors, an inspiring read!
“I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for interior design inspiration. It contains several design scenarios and explains the creative process for each one. Heather is attentive to her clients’ lifestyles, moods, and functional needs for the spaces in their homes. She has a talent for interpreting these variables into paint colors, furniture and fabric choices in a way I have never seen. An award-winning designer, she uses professional photographers to capture her finished product in this well though-out book, which was a pleasure to read. I would definitely hire Heather, and reading this book has raised my design intelligence by several degrees. Before I buy my next home I will definitely invest in professional help!” By Laura de Otalvaro
A Wonderful book! Perfect new home gift for anyone….
“A Wonderful book! Perfect new home gift for anyone…. The before and after photos are a great way to see what can happen to large and small spaces alike, with the appropriate placement of furniture, and proper pulling together of accessories.” By Terry Chandler
Lush homes, fascinating process
“Heather designs in a way that is customized to the emotional and logistical concerns of each family, and this glimpse inside her process is fascinating. This book takes you inside Heather’s client-centered design process, featuring photos of beautiful interiors. “Home” is such a personal thing, and when it doesn’t feel like home it is so unsettling- Heather helps her clients to make the leap from struggling with their space to being in comfortable, peaceful, and professionally curated environments. I enjoyed the read, and bought two extra copies to gift to friends who are moving into new homes (and phases) in their lives. Two big thumbs up!” By Kristen Brewer
Style sense for any living space!
“This is a fabulous and inspiring book to get people thinking about customizing where they live so it feels like home. Whether you are new to interior design, considering working with a professional, or just looking for creative solutions on your own, Love Where You Live is a pleasurable and eye-catching read. McManus brings you step by step into her process and introduces you to a variety of clients with different needs to show you the astounding results of a well thought out floor plan, complementary furniture, as well as fabrics and finishing touches that tie it all together. Learn about common design misconceptions and pitfalls to avoid from an experienced professional. The gorgeous photos will motivate you to start your own project or make that call to a designer for help creating your own dream home!” By A. Vacanti
I especially enjoyed seeing the “Before” photos of the various spaces
“Wow! Really enjoyable with lots of gorgeous pictures to show and tell. I especially enjoyed seeing the “Before” photos of the various spaces. This book should be a Welcome-To-Your-New-Home gift for everyone moving in to a new place. Great ideas……….” By Prudence Kirkpatrick
There’s such a difference between a well designed interior
“There’s such a difference between a well designed interior, and the average decorated home. That’s what you’ll see in this book, and what Heather brings to all her work.” By Scott Orshan