Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced opportunity to read a digital copy of this book. The photographs are beautiful and it was an interesting look at different real people's homes. I was struck by the similarities across the world.

Beautifully photographed peep inside the homes of others. Includes homes in South Africa, South America, Turkey and Asia. The interior designs did not appeal to me as I found them too minimalist. I do appreciate this book however.

Good inspiration for this summer renovations. Anita gives us a look around the world inside the real pictures of well decorated houses.

This book should have been titled 'Rich Folks The Author Probably Knows / Works With'. Apart from the off-putting knack for describing a place as opposed to showing complete pictures of the spaces, the rooms are all full of white walls, decorative items that the author finds interesting enough to capture, and frankly, all look full of highly uncomfortable furniture, as sparse and in dull colors as it may be. The floors are all wooden, if not cemented. None of the people looked like they had any children - hence the lack of functional practicality.

I thought this book would show photos of how ordinary people 'around the world', as in different continents and different geographical conditions (plains, mountains, desert, tropical etc.), and belonging to different economic and ethnic backgrounds (for e.g. a Pakistani or Indian house, one in Nigeria, in Amazon forest, in Colorado, in Iceland, Siberia, Middle East! that kind of thing) live and arrange their space (whether they live in a small or large place, shed, hut, apartment, house) highlighting how people in different areas decorate and arrange their places - not just 13 architects, interior designers and photogs who live in 4 countries (South Africa, Mexico, Hong Kong, NY - and a house at the border of Brazil). Even their kitchens (big or small) look the same!

A beautifully photographed trip around the world, looking at different approaches and tastes in designing our homes. Not a look into the houses of the extremely privileged, but a mix of many types of creative people who have focused on making their homes special and personal. Lots of interesting viewpoints on creating individual spaces to nurture and shelter us. Definitely a book I will keep coming back to.
Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.

I think this is a great coffee table book - every once in a while I'd want to thumb through it to get more inspiration from living in a city apartment! Of course, there are aspects of it that make me green with jealousy (the beautiful homes), however I feel that ultimately it comes down to how we all see our homes "a home is a place where I feel safe. Where I have confidence' or 'a place where I put my heart'

In this read we get a look into the homes of creatives.

When I think of home I think of a daily retreat one can escape to. I found details I like in many of the images contained in this book an enjoyed reading as the people reflect about themselves and their homes and the reasons behind some of their designs.

I would have enjoyed it more if there were more photographs were included. But below are a few of them I liked and the reasons.

An odd mix of furniture and art generally attract my attention. I typically like a mix of metal or iron with wood and exposed brick. So, with that said a few of the images that stood out in this book to me were.

The section on Industrial Living in Shanghai. It has a full wall of brick and an awesome wooden table displayed in the room. I felt this page would have worked well on the cover denoting the coffee-table type book of interiors. I was also impressed with the chest in their living room. When looking through the images of this home it is not difficult to tell the owner is also a furniture designer and maker.

In the Mexico City home it was the bold colors that attracted my eye.

I enjoy touring the Collector's Paradise from Manhattan. It has a extraordinary collection of art that looks to be from different time periods. And as someone who spends much of my free time reading, my favorite image was that of a wooden chest full of books.

This was an enjoyable read and I feel this book will inspire many to create their own haven.

What a glorious book, not because the homes are perfect, but because they reflect the personality of the owners, they are lived in homes, homes that are comfortable and have their own quirky style. They don't follow trends but are homes that are designed by and for the people living in them.
I really like the ease, personality and comfort shown in the living of these homes

Home Life Around the World is so much more then a book of pictures taken in rooms of peoples houses. Not only does the book show you rooms for personal homes but it also introduces you to those people and even tells you some of the reasons for the designs. The pictures are taken from around the world and the people are from different walks of life.



Some of the designs I fell in love with, some were over the top for me and some were too bland. There was at least one thing in just about every room I did like if not love. There was a bright red couch in one living room with colorful pillows in a stark white room. I just loved it.



A lot of people may think why would you want to read a book or look at the pictures of someones living room or bedroom or other room. I love art, and I look for it all over the place. Each of these peoples rooms are actually a work of art to me. They express themselves with objects more then mediums, and I really enjoyed it.



I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com to read and review.

A coffee-table book of interiors, with lovely photographs of home-owners and their interiors, similar to those we see in magazines. As only a few homes in a few countries are featured, I'm not sure that 'around the world' is quite right! However, if you love home interiors and design, and like to see how others style their homes, then this will be of interest to you.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital review copy.

This book was so fascinating and gave insight into the home life of people across the world. I loved every bit of it!

Beautiful exploration of different homes around the world. There was definitely a heavy emphasis on Hong Kong, south america, and the US. Overall, the interiors were stunning and inspiring and I think other readers who enjoy design and seeing home styles will really enjoy reading the stories and seeing the unique and special houses.

From cozy to vibrant, this book has some of the most beautiful decorating ideas that I have ever seen. I love that the bountiful supply of photographs show homes from all over the world, not just the US. To make the book even more enticing, there is a bit of information about the people who live in these homes.

This would be a nice edition to display on your coffee table and look to for ideas.

This is a book that I requested via NetGalley because I have had an obsession with home improvement shows for the past couple of years.

The variety of ideas that people have, and the different styles that please different people has been an interesting human nature study. Though I may not like the same things as the people in those shows, it is still fun to see where the thought comes from. This book has encompassed all that into one book. We see people in mostly creative roles in life and the homes that they have built/made their own in their own little corner of the world. I would have enjoyed if there were more photographs, but I liked it nonetheless. A lot of thought has gone into what the people featured in the book, have done with their living quarters and it is interesting to see that thought process being explained. It is a definitely a good book to have an a coffee table.I am glad I got a chance to read and review it.

The Home & Gardens section of Publishers Weekly, the February 12th issue, sees a shift of emphasis in this genre from aspirational eye candy to authenticity. Books giving people the confidence to create houses that tell their stories. A healthy trend to my way of thinking, and “Home Life Around the World” is definitely a part of it. Not a how-to book, but one that entertains and inspires in its own way. The author has travelled the world to find the homes she presents. The result pulls you in. The homes described in eye-catching photos and perceptive texts belong to creative people based in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Their homes mirror who and what they are, rather than who or what they would rather be. Those of us who never aspired to showcase homes but let our living space take shape gradually and not necessarily as a coherent whole - life never is a coherent whole - will probably feel better about the result after reading this author’s foray into home life around the world.

'Home Life Around the World' is a beautiful book focused on gorgeous photographs of personal homes of a variety of different professional creatives. I had assumed this would be a coffee table-type book with large photographic spreads and minimal actual written content, but I was completely wrong. Each of the creatives is given several pages to share their story, thoughts, and reflections about their homes and what they hold. This makes for really fascinating reading. The photographs are beautiful, and really do the gorgeous homes justice. I found myself full of envy for a couple of these homes and the owners' creative genius. I'd highly recommend this book if, like me, you love to have a nosey into the lives of others!

Lovely compilation of snapshots of interior design and living styles in houses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Uruguay, Mexico City and New York City.

The design philosophy is explained, and the homes featured belong to creative artists specializing in interior design, architecture, graphic design, and photographers.

The photographs are very well done, and I enjoyed having a peek at the minimalism, wabi-sabi, healing, cosy, and off-the grid home styles.