Natural Living by Design

""One of the best new design books to buy in 2025. . . . Illustrated by rooms from the worlds' most celebrated designers (think: Bunny Williams, Veere Grenney, and Steven Gambrel), each chapter delves into different life-enhancing techniques, from introducing natural light and color in a room to utilizing non-toxic materials. You'll want to add the recent release to your cart ASAP. ""--Sarah DiMarco, Veranda ""Natural Living by Design, a new interior design book by Australian style authority Melissa Penfold, explores six key aspects of natural living: ease, flow, light, nature, timelessness, and awe. In the final section, which Penfold uses to illustrate that the best way to create awe in our interiors is to personalize them, the author emphasizes the power that color has on our state of mind.""--Becca Abramson, Maine Home + Design ""A visual paean to interiors and architecture that elevate our physical and emotional wellbeing. The book prioritises design that embraces quality of life. Helps both enhance the liveability of a home as well as its residents' health and happiness, with a particular focus on sustainability.""--The Local Project (Australia) ""Australian designer Melissa Penfold has enjoyed a storied career as a writer and interiors editor for top shelter publications. . . . this spring sees the launch of her second book, Natural Living by Design, which showcases healthy, life-enhancing interiors by designers from around the world.""--Wendy Jacob, House & Home ""Breathtaking rooms from some of the world's top designers (and favorites of ours), in locales from Madrid to Mykonos to a treehouse in Kenya are warm, inviting and yes, natural. Take a peek, and you'll be adding this latest masterpiece from Penfold to your own library.""--Design Chic ""For her new book, renowned Australian style authority, Melissa Penfold has collated not just visually stunning images but ideas that give you a physical and emotional boost. Her new book is full of luxurious looks that are broken into different aspects of a healthy life. Absolutely beautiful.""--Larry Edmur + Kylie Gillies, The Morning Show (Australia) ""For more than 30 years, Melissa Penfold has been an authority on styling and decorating homes, both in Australia and overseas and is known as the 'Queen of Style'. In Melissa's new book, Natural Living by Design, she makes the link between interior design and quality of life, showcasing healthy, eco-friendly homes. It's a powerful message but one that doesn't skimp on beauty and inspiration.""--Country Style Magazine ""In her new book, interior designer Melissa Penfold shows us how to create a home that rejuvenates your spirit through natural materials, thoughtful design and a deep connection to place.""--Marie Claire ""Take a leaf out of Melissa Penfold's stunning new book and surround yourself with the power of nature.""--Home Beautiful ""The suggestions in this inspiring book are simple-but-so-rewarding.""--Belle Magazine ""Welcome to MelissaLand . . . earthy, rich spaces that are layered in tone and texture. Her rules are Ease, Flow, Light, Nature, Timelessness, and Awe, which translates to practical things like bringing in lots of daylight, sticking to natural materials, bringing nature and greenery into our homes, creating lots of storage (because mess is stress) and using colour meaningfully. And realising you can have enough.""--House & Garden ""208 pages that promise to boost your mood and wellbeing. Expect lots of plant-filled spaces, antique French tables, taupes and green galore. Poring over the pictures will have you planning pergolas, parterre gardens and hand-finished plaster walls come the warmer months.""--Australian Financial Review