The Forever Home: Classic, Clever Design to Help You Put Down Roots

Welch, cohost of the Netflix series Hack My Home and in-house designer for The Drew Barrymore Show, offers tips for styling high-end looks on a budget in this practical guide to home decorating. The self-taught interior designer, whose clientele includes Nate Berkus, Michelle Obama, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey, argues that “a true forever home is defined not by the way it looks but by the way it makes you feel.” Welch walks readers through designing their homes, from making a plan to setting the right mood to picking the best furniture. Throughout, he offers budget-friendly hacks, like creating lush drapery by buying inexpensive, off-the-rack panels and hemming them to fit, shopping thrift stores for vintage and unexpected pieces (such as barn doors that create a striking backdrop or an imperfect cabinet that brings character to a room), and finding printable artwork online and framing it oneself. Welch’s ideas are brought to life in full-page photographs of stunning spaces, and DIY enthusiasts will appreciate his resourceful and inclusive approach to home decorating, which is geared toward renters and homeowners alike. This how-to seamlessly blends affordability and style. Photos. (Oct.)