Beautiful Living

Bring high-end design into your living space without the high prices and hassle with this stunningly illustrated guide.

With Beautiful Living, your dream home is right at your fingertips. Valerie Darden, founder and owner of Brexton Cole Interiors, will elevate every room in your house, from the entryway to the living room to the bathroom to the kids'' rooms. Organized in the order that you should design/renovate your house, Valerie is here to give you meaningful tips and tricks no matter how big or small a room may be. Experience her design philosophy through a photographic journey that including photos of spaces she has created for her client''s as well as her own home, and draw inspiration from her signature modern-meets-traditional style to create the best version of your space.

Alongside gorgeous photographs, the Style Guide section features all the nitty gritty details you will want when it''s time to start thinking about numbers and room styling. The diagrams and charts found here make intimidating tasks more approachable. Valerie is the master of staying within budget and still creating the home you want, and she''s set to give you the best tips and tricks now, including:
 

• How to make smaller spaces appear larger
• How to understand the cost of renovations and where to splurge and save
• How to mix patterns and metals
• Advice on wallpaper, paint, and other important finishes
• Guidance on selecting the correct rug size and lighting heights
• Val''s favorite stores to shop for all your home essentials

Part three''s Common Questions gives you unfettered access to Valerie''s design ethos via short and casual Q&As. Here Valerie will address her most frequently asked questions from client''s and her viewers on social media, offering real-life advice for all homeowners and design mavens.

Full of professional guidance, tried and tested tricks, and insider thoughts from Valerie herself, Beautiful Living will inspire you to transform your space into one that is warm, stylish, and reflective of your life and signature style. Take the leap and create your Instagram-worthy dream home today!