The Quiet Home by Michelle Halford

The Quiet Home: House Hushing for Calm and Intentional Living is a stylish guide to the art of 'house hushing' — dialling down the visual noise in your home to create spaces that whisper rather than shout. From Michelle Halford, the interior stylist, writer and designer behind The Design Chaser, it's a soothing antidote to busy homes and busier lives.

With chapters on Foundations, Mindful Minimalism, The Art of the Edit and Room by Room, the book shares design principles and practical strategies for serene interiors that promote calm and wellbeing — from decluttering and curating your possessions to shopping more mindfully and decorating with calming colours. Each chapter is accompanied by beautiful imagery from inspiring homes around the world.

Read it cover to cover or dip into any chapter as a reference for projects large and small. A beautiful hardcover from Mitchell Beazley, The Quiet Home is a considered gift for anyone craving a calmer, more intentional way of living.