Down to Earth

Lauren's latest title takes a step beyond the basics and invites readers to incorporate the main components of her familiar design aesthetic: nature, easy living, and approachability. With evocative photos and substantive design advice, The Naturalist Home focuses on creating a lifestyle that inspires creativity and functionality. On her own personal decorating style, Lauren said, "I am looking to create a design that slows down a busy life . . . I always want to create a home that is relaxed, natural, collected, casual, cool, unfussy, practical, yet at times whimsical."

Lauren Liess is a decorator, textile and furniture designer, and founder of the popular design blog Pure Style Home. She and her husband now star in the new HGTV show Best House on the Block, which features the design, renovation, and decorating of clients’ homes. Liess lives in Virginia.