Borrowed in Brooklyn

BPL · Book · 2025

The forever home : classic, clever design to help you put down roots

Mikel Welch

A stunning design book for new homeowners, lifelong renters, and anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by what color to paint their walls or which fabric shades to buy, helping readers make classic design choices, maximize their budget, and ultimately create a breathtaking home that will outlast trends and stand the test of time. We often hear the term "forever home" and think of an imaginary last place we want to live, splurging on fantastical details to pass down through generations. While that image may be true, a forever home can also be a space (whether that be a home or an apartment) where you put down roots, make lasting memories, and feel completely at home. In Forever Home, Mikel Welch takes the stress out of decorating, walking readers through approachable design principles to help them create homes they can love for as long as they want. Many have invested their savings into purchasing their home, or have high rental payments, so realistic budgeting is front of mind in Forever Home as Mikel shows how to make every dollar go as far as possible-exploring the art of illusion; the art of making things look very expensive without spending a lot of money. The book also features a variety of home styles and real forever homes, speaking to a diverse audience of readers, whether they love traditional style, midcentury modern, or contemporary décor. Forever Home inspires and guides readers on how to design their "forever" homes using classic, timeless design, how to make info

Demand pressureiDemand pressure: composite score across the 12 tracked branches — rewards low availability, branches all out, recent drops, and (when exposed) public hold counts. Higher = harder to get borough-wide.

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Available

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Branches all out

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ISBN 9780593796931