Includes bibliographical references.

"Finally, a decorating book that transcends trends and applies to every style! You want to create a beautiful, livable home, but you feel stuck. House Rules is your guide to understanding why some rooms look great and other rooms don't look quite right. From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this charming collection of one hundred memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and budget. By guiding you to do what you know, use what you have, and finish what you started, Myquillyn Smith will help you find: understanding of why you love (or don't love) your spaces; confidence to make rewarding decisions that feel risky; satisfaction with small wins that combine to create big changes; and inspiration and motivation resulting in finished, personalized rooms. Learn how to make better decorating decisions with ease. House Rules is packed full of simple, encouraging truths and quick takeaways for you to implement into your home immediately." --,Description provided by publisher.