Simple home : calm spaces for comfortable living / Mark Bailey & Sally Bailey ; photography by Debi Treloar.

Originally published: 2009.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Philosophy -- Colour -- Materials -- Calm -- Craft -- Recycling -- Comfort -- Natural cleaning -- Furniture -- Curating your home -- Spaces -- Entrances and hallways -- Cooking and eating -- Living -- Bedrooms -- Bathrooms -- Workspaces -- Sources -- Picture credits -- Index -- Acknowledgments.

The simple home is calm and uncluttered, with each item carefully chosen. It's in tune with the current desire to buy well-made, well-designed items that will grow old gracefully, and to create homes that are sustainable and stylish. This doesn't mean a minimalist home - it's about living in comfort in a carefully considered space. The philosophy of the simple home guides Mark and Sally Bailey's design ethos. Their colour scheme is inspired by nature to create a feeling of tranquillity. Materials are reclaimed or reused, and ethically sourced. Calm reigns in the simple home - a haven from the stresses of life. Craft embraces the artisan's skill and the pleasure of owning items that will last. Recycling furniture and materials will give your home an air of individuality, with old and new objects living happily alongside each other. Comfort is paramount, with cosy textiles and warm wood.