The Principles of Pretty Rooms

Beloved interior designer Phoebe Howard shares her style secrets for creating truly pretty rooms filled with grace and charm



The design world’s favorite Mrs. is back, with tried and true décor
“rules” and classic strategies for creating pretty, charming, and
timeless interiors. Celebrating warm, welcoming style, each chapter
explores the color palettes, fabrics, and special little grace notes
that make a room pretty. As always, Mrs. Howard delivers a range of
inspiring examples, from pretty rooms in townhouses, beach houses, and
country escapes to pretty-meets-grand-style in estates and manors. She
also presents how-to-get-the-look advice, including favorite color
combinations, fabric patterns, furnishings, and accessories that
instantly transform a space. The majority of the projects have never
been published, creating an irresistible guide for all who dream of
having the signature Mrs. Howard look: interiors filled with light, easy
elegance and pretty details.