Beautiful Living by Valerie Darden | Room-by-Room Design

Bring high-end design into your living space without the high prices and hassle with this stunningly illustrated guide. With Beautiful Living, your dream home is right at your fingertips. Valerie Darden, owner of Brexton Cole Interiors, will elevate every room in your house, drawing on her signature modern-meets-traditional style to help you create the best version of your space.

Alongside gorgeous photographs of Valerie's own home and her client work, with diagrams and charts that make intimidating tasks more approachable, you'll find her best tips and tricks, including how to make smaller spaces appear larger, how to understand the cost of renovations and where to splurge and save, how to function in a multipurpose space, advice on wallpaper, paint and countertop choices, guidance on selecting the correct rug size and curtain length, and how to hide kids' toys in a stylish way. Divided into eight sections covering each space and room in your home, Beautiful Living will inspire you to transform your space into one that is warm, stylish and reflective of your essence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Valerie Darden?

Valerie Darden is the owner of Brexton Cole Interiors, known for a signature modern-meets-traditional design style.

Does the book cover the whole home?

Yes, it's divided into eight sections covering every space and room in the home.

Is this suitable for renovation planning?

Yes, it includes guidance on renovation costs and where to splurge or save, alongside practical styling advice.

Why You'll Love It

- Practical, room-by-room guidance across eight sections of the home
- Real advice on renovation costs, where to splurge and where to save
- Diagrams and charts that make intimidating design tasks approachable
- A modern-meets-traditional style that suits a wide range of homes

- Author: Valerie Darden
- Publisher: Wellfleet
- Format: Hardback, 224 pages

Styling Tips

- Keep it on hand while planning a room-by-room home refresh
- A great gift for anyone renovating or decorating a new home
- Style on a shelf alongside other practical interiors references

The Takeaway

Beautiful Living by Valerie Darden is a 224-page hardback published by Wellfleet, offering practical, room-by-room design guidance in a modern-meets-traditional style. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.