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Interior Styling: 8 Essential Reads

Freestyling Friday with Emma Morton-Turner

A few things we covered in this episode :

• Learn from leading interior stylists through their books.
• Coastal style offers calming and beautiful imagery.
• Minimalist design can evoke strong emotional responses.
• Sensory design is crucial for creating peaceful environments.
• Gardens can serve as extensions of our homes.
• Practical styling tips can transform any space.
• Renters can create stylish homes without permanent changes.
• Diverse creative expressions are found in urban settings.
• The stories behind homes add depth to their beauty.
• Interior design is about more than aesthetics; it’s about personal stories.

The Books and Interior Stylists mentioned in this podcast

Their podcasts on Inside Stylists are linked below.

• Relaxed Coastal Style by Sally Denning offers calm, sun-drenched interiors inspired by life by the sea, with soft textures and layered rustic styling.

• The Romantic Minimalist by Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote captures their signature vintage-white aesthetic with hints of turquoise and timeless charm.

• Quiet Pattern by Abigail Edwards explores subtle, nature-inspired prints and gentle design for creating peaceful, pattern-rich sanctuaries.

• The Sensory Home by Pippa Jameson blends styling with sensory wellbeing, offering guidance for creating calming, neurodivergent-friendly spaces.

• Gardens for the Soul by stylist Sara Bird and photographer Dan Duchars reimagines gardens as soulful living spaces filled with texture, purpose, and natural beauty. Read our book review on Home for the Soul by Sara Bird and Dan Duchars

• The Home Style Handbook by Lucy Gough, photographed by Simon Bevan, is a practical and inspiring guide to styling every room, packed with expert advice and moodboard magic.

• Home for Now by Joanna Thornhill shares clever, budget-conscious decorating ideas for renters and first-time buyers who want style without permanence.

• East London Homes by Sarah Bagner and photographer Jon Aaron Green celebrates wildly creative interiors that break the rules and reflect the spirit of their East London owners.

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