The Heart of Home: What Makes a Space Special?
Interior designer Jeremiah Brent’s latest work, The Space That Keeps You, embarks on an emotive journey to understand what makes people deeply love their homes. Moving multiple times in his adult life, Brent has pondered why some individuals remain rooted in their homes for generations. This curiosity led him to explore this compelling question through the lens of emotional design.
Understanding Emotional Design
In his heartfelt introduction, Brent expresses his desire to discover the elements that make someone truly fall in love with their home. The result is a sumptuous collection of beautifully decorated interiors and thoughtfully curated mementos. These elements aren’t just about aesthetics; they embody “inspiration and aspiration,” aiming to help readers foster a genuine connection with their spaces.
Stories of Love and Connection
The book showcases a diverse range of homes, from a Venetian palazzo to Oprah Winfrey’s abode in Montecito, California. Each chapter reveals the distinctive ways residents infuse their homes with life and love. These stories shared by nine families across the U.S. and abroad highlight the beauty of intention, connection, and memory. Through these heartfelt narratives, Brent distills what makes a space truly special and worthy of enduring affection.
A Journey to Truly Come Home
Ultimately, The Space That Keeps You is more than just an exploration of design; it’s a quest to understand how homes become love stories. Brent’s book offers readers a blend of aspiration and inspiration, encouraging them to see beauty not just in decoration but in the rituals, ceremonies, and memories that make a house a home.
