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Curate: Inspiration for an Individual Home Hardcover – July 6, 2021
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"This gorgeous book marries inspirational ideas with real interiors, to help you curate a home that reflects your personal story and style." Kate Watson-Smyth of Mad About The House
"Helpfully divided into eight key elements that bring a space to life, this beautifully photographed book by Australian interior designer Gardener and journalist Heath, makes the perfect accompaniment to a house refresh." Elle Decoration
"A paradise for the curious, Lynda and Ali present an interior perspective so cosy that you already feel you live there. Textural spaces cleansed in monochromatic hues - with ideas that invite your imagination to consider home and collections in a new light." Martyn Thompson - Designer, Photographer, Creative Director
Doyenne of the unique and decorative, Australian interior stylist and boutique hotelier, Lynda Gardener, is always on the hunt for finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. Her ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style that is loved internationally.
Curate, the highly anticipated book by creative duo, Lynda Gardener and journalist and stylist Ali Heath, reveals how to create a home that is truly individual. With their shared love of a monochrome aesthetic and natural imperfections, they explore the eight Elements that bring a space to life: palette, nature, textiles, lighting, a combination of old and new, storage, collections and art. Ten aspirational homes show the style in practice, including a converted warehouse, one-bedroom studio, bijoux apartment, historic cottage, country estate, new-build barn, remote shack, period townhouse and rural retreat.
With gloriously evocative photography and plenty of down-to-earth ideas, Curate will encourage the reader to embrace their individual style, dream big and create a timeless interior of their own.
"Two of the most sought-after creatives, working together from opposite ends of the world, which has resulted in the most inspiring book." - Sally Bailey, Founder of Baileys Home
"A must-read for all confirmed monochromist or mono-curious design aficionados, Ali and Lynda's new book confirms that an edited colour palette is everything but monotonous." - Hilary Robertson, Interior Stylist, Writer
"Everyone knows that to live amongst books is a gift. Curate is one of those books you will come back to, like a time worn painting, its contents are rewarding, rich and encourage you to chase your own unique style of domestic bliss." - Megan Morton, Interior Stylist, Masterclass Instructor, Studio Owner
"Every page of Curate is filled with an inspirational overload both in pictures and words. Working with texture, layers, colour and special personal touches it is a pure feast for the eyes." - Hans Blomquist, Author, stylist, art director
"The beautiful interiors captured in Curate are layered with a sense of nostalgia and nurture. This is what makes a house a home." - Sibella Court, Author, stylist, shopkeeper
"What a joy this book is to flip through and let sink in. At once inspirational and, yet, still approachable, Ali’s beautiful words and Lynda’s gorgeous styling come together to create the sort of worlds you want to dive right into and live in forever." - Lindsey Bro, Writer, Creative, Founder @cabinlove
"When two incredibly talented creatives Ali and Lynda, combine their talents and produce the most inspiring book full of texture, layers and most of all homes full of soul. So beautifully written and photographed giving us all a must have book that we will continually refer to and thoroughly enjoy." - Kate Abt @kateabtdesign
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMitchell Beazley
- Publication dateJuly 6, 2021
- Dimensions8.8 x 1.15 x 11.35 inches
- ISBN-101784727393
- ISBN-13978-1784727390
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About the Author
Instagram @lynda.gardener www.lyndagardener.com
Ali Heath is a UK based interiors writer, stylist and content creator and has over 15 years' freelance experience, working with prestigious interior and lifestyle magazines. Her work is featured regularly in many notable titles including Country Living, Elle Decoration, Elle Decoration Country, Homes and Gardens, House & Garden, Livingetc, Modern Rustic, Red, the Telegraph and YOU Magazine. She collaborates with various leading photographers and her work is also syndicated internationally. Prior to going freelance, Ali set up a successful antiques business, after working as New Business director for a top below-the-line marketing agency.
Instagram @aliheath_uk www.aliheath.co.uk
Marnie Hawson is an Australian-based interior, travel and lifestyle photographer. Her work is published in many of the world's top interiors magazines, including Australian House & Garden, Condé Nast Traveller, Country Style, Elle Decoration, Gourmet Traveller, Green, Habitus, Harper's Bazaar, Home Beautiful, Homes & Garden, Livingetc and Real Living. As a former environmental scientist, her work is focused on purpose-driven photography for people doing good things. As a team Marnie, Lynda and Ali regularly collaborate for publications in the UK, and Marnie is represented internationally by Living Inside agency, in Milan.
Instagram @marniehawson www.marniehawson.com.au
Product details
- Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
- Publication date : July 6, 2021
- Language : English
- Print length : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1784727393
- ISBN-13 : 978-1784727390
- Item Weight : 2.75 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.8 x 1.15 x 11.35 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6 in Interior & Home Design
- #14 in Interior Design
- #23 in Home Decorating (Books)
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About the authors
About the Author
Ali Heath is a UK-based interiors journalist, stylist, creative consultant, interior designer and author and has over 17 years freelance experience, working with prestigious interior magazines, newspapers and private clients. Her work is featured regularly in many titles that include Country Living, Elle Decoration, Elle Decoration Country, Homes and Gardens, House & Garden, Livingetc, Modern Rustic, Red, the Telegraph and YOU Magazine. Ali collaborates with many leading photographers and her work is represented internationally by Living Inside agency, in Milan.
Her first bestselling book, Curate, with Australian interior stylist, Lynda Gardener, was published by Mitchell Beazley in 2020 and Ali is Contributing Editor and Creative Consultant for the new book from The White Company, The Art of Living with White (Mitchell Beazley, September 2022). Her new interiors book, Create (Homes Inspired By Old & New), is due to be published by Mitchell Beazley in June 2023.
Prior to going freelance, Ali was New Business Director for a top below-the-line marketing agency, before setting up a successful antiques business. She has a passion for mixing old and new and is renowned for storytelling in both her written and visual work.
Instagram @aliheath_uk www.aliheath.co.uk
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Customers love the decor ideas in the book, particularly appreciating the Shabby Chic style and monochromatic designs. Moreover, the photos receive positive feedback for their quality. However, the color quality receives mixed reviews.
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Customers love the decor ideas in the book, particularly the Shabby Chic style, with one customer highlighting the soothing monochromatic design approach.
"Wry nice book. Using for decor." Read more
"Great decor book!❤️" Read more
"...If you like Boho, vintage, monochrome decor, you will love it...." Read more
"...If you like, clean, classic, boho, vintage, natural decor, BUY THIS BOOK!!!! It's so wonderful. I got lots of ideas. So glad I got it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the photos in the book.
"The photographs in this book are gorgeous, and the aesthetic is inspirational" Read more
"Gorgeous photos!" Read more
"Very current without being too trendy. Beautiful photos." Read more
"Amazing ideas and amazing photos - a win win...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's color quality, with some appreciating its vintage style while others find it too rustic.
"...In short, this book is a celebration of careless and shoddy shabby chic, on steroids. Enjoy!" Read more
"...If you like Boho, vintage, monochrome decor, you will love it...." Read more
"Ok book, if it’s your style. Too rustic and monochromatic/cold for me. Sent it back." Read more
"Very current without being too trendy. Beautiful photos." Read more
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AMAZING decor ideas!
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseWry nice book. Using for decor.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseGreat decor book!❤️
- Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThis book shows the author's various residences she has restored and curated over her lifetime.
If you like Boho, vintage, monochrome decor, you will love it. She tells her story throught her decor and it is compelling to see the beautiful vintage and antique finds she has collected over the years. Nice book.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseGreat Product. Quick Shipping.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI normally do not spend this kind of $ on a book for decorating ideas! But, I had a gift card so why not. Lol. I read reviews & all those who gave a bad review must have for whatever reason decided to purchase a book that did not relate to their decorating style in any way at all is all I can think?? So it's their own fault they didn't like it. Lol, just my opinion. This is 100% my decor style so I LOVED every page. Makes sence, why would ya buy something that isn't your style?? If you like, clean, classic, boho, vintage, natural decor, BUY THIS BOOK!!!! It's so wonderful. I got lots of ideas. So glad I got it. If I had to say a single bad thing it would be that the book pages on the bottom right corner were a smidge crinkled like it had been dropped on that corner lightly maybe??? No one will ever notice tho so 5 stars!!!!! BUY THE BOOK :)
5.0 out of 5 starsI normally do not spend this kind of $ on a book for decorating ideas! But, I had a gift card so why not. Lol. I read reviews & all those who gave a bad review must have for whatever reason decided to purchase a book that did not relate to their decorating style in any way at all is all I can think?? So it's their own fault they didn't like it. Lol, just my opinion. This is 100% my decor style so I LOVED every page. Makes sence, why would ya buy something that isn't your style?? If you like, clean, classic, boho, vintage, natural decor, BUY THIS BOOK!!!! It's so wonderful. I got lots of ideas. So glad I got it. If I had to say a single bad thing it would be that the book pages on the bottom right corner were a smidge crinkled like it had been dropped on that corner lightly maybe??? No one will ever notice tho so 5 stars!!!!! BUY THE BOOK :)AMAZING decor ideas!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThe photographs in this book are gorgeous, and the aesthetic is inspirational
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseReceived the hardback book it was water damaged and worpted . Such a shame . I will be returning it . Cost to much to not.
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KarenReviewed in Spain on August 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Distinto. Acertado. Ideas interesantes. Fotos impecables.
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseDistinto. Acertado. Ideas interesantes. Fotos impecables.
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Sevgi CevaniReviewed in Turkey on February 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Doğal ve etkileyici
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseÇok beğendim, sanki doğayı evin içine konumlandırmışlar..
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NicolinaReviewed in Germany on April 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Schönes Coffee Table Book
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseDas Buch ist schön anzuschauen und ein schöner Bildband zum Schmöckern
NicolinaSchönes Coffee Table Book
Reviewed in Germany on April 24, 2024
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- Catherine Sara BowdenReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful read!
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseLoved this book
So informative with lots of pretty and practical ideas. Beautifully presented. Only one critism, which doesn't detract from the book in anyway, but I found it a little one track. The author could have embraced some other options for folk who love colour splashes. It can be a little bland in suggestions of colour schemes. Overall though, a perfect read with some excellent inspiration, just overlook the ocassional twee page and suggestion!
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CRSReviewed in Brazil on August 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Um respeito à individualidade
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseLivro com qualidade de capa e páginas muito bom e que contém uma abordagem abrangente de vários estilos de decoração, porém todos com muito em comum: individualidade, identidade e charme. Amei!