Your Space
Made Simple

This is the best interior design book we’ve ever bought. Since reading it, we feel well-equipped to spend our money wisely while decorating our apartment.

Magidson’s writing style is warm, semi-casual, and thoughtful; reading her book feels like talking to an old family friend who just so happens to be a brilliant decorator. The “recipe” images in the book are ideal for envisioning what type of pieces would look best where, plus the “recipes” for each type of room are adjustable to any size or space! Whether you live in a cramped studio or a sprawling house, there are plenty of “recipes” to add balance and homeyness to your space. I’ve added pictures to this review so you can see what I mean.

There’s emphasis on conscious consumption and home accessibility for those with physical and/or mental disabilities, which I appreciate. I haven’t read many interior design books that touch on these topics at all, but I love how Magidson makes sustainable and accessible home design easy to understand and implement.

The best part of this book (beyond the “recipes”) is the section on habits. Magidson advises you to think about the most important habits of your day-to-day life and prioritize designing your home to best accommodate those habits. For example, if you always have morning coffee with your spouse, prioritize making a cozy coffee nook! Or perhaps you’re an introvert who likes to curl up with a book every night? Don’t buy furniture to accommodate 8+ people for parties you’ll never have; focus on building “cozy corners” for you to unwind and recharge in.

Buy this book. For the price, it’s practically a steal for how much decorating wisdom you’ll glean from it.