BenjaminNoriega-Ortiz has long beenbeautifying the homes ofthe rich and famous. Now,with Emotional Rooms, he turns his secrets over to anyone who wants to live more beautifully. Motivating homeowners to design living spaces that reflect their own core values and tastes, rather than the trends of the moment, Noriega-Ortiz gives readers the inspiration they need to make themselves truly comfortable in every room of the house.

With stunning full-colour photographs and clear, concise essays, Noriega-Ortiz guides readers through the essential principles of design and helps prevent common mistakes. He explains with ease how to work with colour, architecture, furniture, and lighting as he shows homeowners simple and elegant ways to turn favourite furnishings into sculptural arrangements, use light to shape any mood, and create works of art with uncommon combinations of wall paint. For those influenced by passing fads and fashions, Noriega-Ortiz has crucial advice: Emotion is always a better guide than intellect when it comes to creating a richly satisfying environment. Home truly is where the heart is and this famous designer has what it takes to help readers put the heart back into their homes.