Foundations

<B>From one of the world’s most influential designers, a rich tour-de-force that explores how history, character, and vision come together to make a home at once timeless and personal.</B><BR><BR>Nate Berkus is beloved for his elegant, narrative-driven interiors that are layered and deeply personal.<BR> <BR>In this beautifully photographed book, filled with Nate’s warmth and years of knowledge, he shares his Four Tenets of Good Design. They are not a recipe to follow, as much as they are inspirational ideas to help get you started:<BR> <BR><I>Make it Personal—</I>Draw inspiration from the places you’ve been, what you love, and who you aspire to be at home.<BR> <BR><I>Embrace History</I>—A room feels most complete when it has old things in it; think about where you can bring in objects and details that have stood the test of time.<BR> <BR><I>Build Character</I>—Consider introducing architectural details, classic materials, and timeless finishes that will make your home unique.<BR> <BR><I>Develop a Vision</I>—Turn your inspiration into a design that embodies who you want to be at home and how you want to live.<BR> <BR>For Nate Berkus, enduring design is honest, emotional, and tailored to the people who live in it. That means creating rooms that can grow and evolve with you. <I>Foundations</I> is an invitation and inspiration to design a space that is unequivocally yours.