Artful Home - by Josh Young (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Young has built a strong following both for his fine art and his beautiful homes. In his first book, he invites readers into his world, answering their most-asked questions: "How do I create a uniquely beautiful home?" and "How can I be creative in the approach to my home's look?" The book is arranged by the five guiding principles Young lives by: palette, texture, form, layers, and nostalgia. Whether creating a painting, designing a room, styling a vignette, or entertaining family and friends, these elements are essential to his work. The book shows readers how Young uses these concepts in his decorating, detailing his philosophy and overall creative approach as an artist and designer, and how they, too, can lean on them to curate beautiful environments. Rich with new, serenely stunning images of his townhouse in DC and his never-before-seen country house in Virginia, Sycamore House, the book also features beautiful images of Young's portraiture, collages, and abstracts, as well as flower arrangements, textiles, and ceramics. Ultimately, this book will inspire readers to establish their own point of view and translate it across any creative project they pursue, to create a life that is artful, beautiful, and unique."--

Book Synopsis

Artist, designer, and tastemaker Young's first book celebrating his homes and showcasing his distinct design aesthetic, with its emphasis on serene and modern classicism.

Young has built a strong following both for his fine art and his beautiful homes. In his first book, he invites readers into his world, answering their most-asked questions: "How do I create a uniquely beautiful home?" and "How can I be creative in the approach to my home's look?"

The book is arranged by the five guiding principles Young lives by: palette, texture, form, layers, and nostalgia. Whether creating a painting, designing a room, styling a vignette, or entertaining family and friends, these elements are essential to his work. The book shows readers how Young uses these concepts in his decorating, detailing his philosophy and overall creative approach as an artist and designer, and how they, too, can lean on them to curate beautiful environments.

Rich with new, serenely stunning images of his townhouse in DC and his never-before-seen country house in Virginia, Sycamore House, the book also features beautiful images of Young's portraiture, collages, and abstracts, as well as flower arrangements, textiles, and ceramics. Ultimately, this book will inspire readers to establish their own point of view and translate it across any creative project they pursue, to create a life that is artful, beautiful, and unique.

Review Quotes

"In Artful Home, artist and designer Josh Young invites readers into his world of serene and modern classicism. Known for his fine art and beautifully curated homes, Young's debut book celebrates his signature aesthetic, offering insights into his creative process. Organized around his five guiding principles--palette, texture, form, layers, and nostalgia--the book explores how these elements shape everything from his portraiture and collages to the design of his DC townhouse and his historic country retreat, Sycamore House." -- Lonny Magazine, Michelle Adams

"Though young himself, artist and designer Josh Young has amassed a devoted following. His first book showcases his own Washington, D.C., townhouse and Virginia country house, offering insights into his sunny, light-handed approach to modern classicism." -- Frederic Magazine, Martha Moskowitz

"Artful Home offers a welcome invitation to explore the creative and cultivated worlds of artist, designer, and tastemaker Josh Young. Through five guiding principles--palette, texture, form, layers, and nostalgia--Young shares advice and inspiration for designing not only a classically beautiful home but also one with soul." -- Veranda Magazine, Grace Haynes

"Artist, designer, and tastemaker Josh Young thrives to show readers how to create a uniquely breathtaking home in his literary debut. The book is divided into five guiding principles (palette, texture, form, layers, and nostalgia) that Young follows when designing his homes in a modern classical style. Plus, readers get a never-before-seen look into his country house, Sycamore House, in Virginia." -- Veranda Magazine, Sarah DiMarco

About the Author

A graduate of Italy's Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Josh Young has appeared in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post, among many others. He has collaborated with brands such as Williams-Sonoma Home, Jo Malone London, Visual Comfort, and Farrow & Ball. He lives in Washington, DC, and Virginia.