Interior designer and creator Amber Guyton of Blessed Little Bungalow introduces her first book, “Soulful Maximalism: A Colorful Guide to Living Boldly at Home.” The book, available on Oct. 6, is an inspiring guide to using bold color, layered interiors and deeply personal design, encouraging readers to create homes that tell their own stories.
Guyton believes that your home should be a love story about you, your dreams and what brings you joy. With “Soulful Maximalism” as a guide, she helps readers create a home that showcases who they are and where they came from, while balancing a tidy and flexible design.
In this inspirational visual reference full of tips and tricks of interior design, Guyton explains how to bring life and joy into any space. The book is divided into eight chapters, each teaching big and bold lessons in design.
These chapters include: Home: A Joyful Celebration of You, Storytelling and the Way We Live, The Soul of Style: Color, Pattern, and Personality, Art, Heirlooms, and the Things We Keep, Balancing Beauty with Function, Comfort Layers and Hospitality Touches, Living Abundantly, Not Cluttered, and From My Home to Yours.
Meet Amber Guyton
Born and raised in South Carolina, Guyton has always valued the importance of family and home. She began her career in advertising and later product marketing in the financial services and tech industries. A passionate champion for personal finance and coming from humble beginnings, she launched Blessed Little Bungalow (BLB) as a hobby, creative outlet and blog to inspire people to decorate their homes affordably.
In 2021, she left her fintech marketing career and took BLB full time. As an interior designer, content creator, influencer, product curator and product designer, Guyton has been featured and recognized by notable organizations and publications such as HGTV Magazine, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Forbes and many more.
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Guyton’s design style is lively and bright, and in the book, she shares gorgeous photos from the homes she curated specifically for her clients. This visual reference is sure to inspire readers to create their own unique and personalized spaces.
For those looking to create a home that tells their story, “Soulful Maximalism” is a valuable resource. With its focus on bold color, layered interiors, and deeply personal design, this book is perfect for anyone looking to add some personality to their space.
Designing Your Space
One of the key takeaways from the book is the importance of balancing beauty with function. Guyton provides room-by-room guides, including spacing rules, lighting layers, and styling tips, to help readers create a space that is both beautiful and functional.
Additionally, the book offers tips on how to make art the anchor of a room, mixing old with new, and restoring vintage furniture. These practical tips and tricks make the book a useful resource for anyone looking to decorate their home.
Guyton’s passion for design and her desire to help others create their own unique spaces is evident throughout the book. With “Soulful Maximalism,” she helps readers create a space that truly reflects their personality and style, and she shares her expertise in a way that is easy to understand and apply.
Amber Guyton’s book is a valuable tool for anyone looking to create a home that is a reflection of their personality and style. The book’s focus on bold color, layered interiors, and deeply personal design makes it a great resource for those looking to add some personality to their space.
