The Style of Home

Name: The Style of Home
ISBN: 9787553790657

吴天篪Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press · ChinaAug 2020

3.7

Word count: 72 words
Chapters: 14
ISBN: 9787553790657

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Summary

Overturning all previous notions of home style, it also introduces a new concept of contemporary home style. The first half presents classic home styles built on contemporary living ideas, attitudes, and lifestyles; the second half guides readers to discover their own personal traits and ultimately define and realize their personal style. It seeks to help those who wish to express themselves in their living spaces, enabling their homes to show a distinctive personal charm.

Editor's review

The book's value lies in not treating "style" as a ready-made list of templates. Instead, it first breaks down how contemporary living ideas, attitudes, and ways of life shape living spaces, then guides readers to define and realize a personal style rooted in their own personality. The first half surveys classic home styles built on contemporary living concepts; the second half turns to self-discovery and practical implementation, forming a complete path from understanding to action. It suits those who are not content to copy showroom interiors and want to express themselves in their living spaces. Read it as a mirror: with each style described, first ask yourself, "Does this match my real living habits?" then use the methods in the second half to make choices. The book stresses the link between style and lifestyle, so readers should take notes based on their own daily routines, storage needs, and aesthetic preferences rather than treating the cases as standard answers. For those renovating or remodeling a home, it offers a framework for thinking, not a materials list or construction guide; it will be more effective when used alongside specific design and construction materials.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Homeowners renovating or remodeling who want to move beyond template aesthetics
Design beginners interested in home style but unsure how to define a personal direction
Young renters who want their living space to reflect their personality and lifestyle
Soft furnishing or interior design professionals who need to understand clients' style needs

Not a good fit for

Renovators seeking specific construction techniques, material specifications, and price references
Readers who prefer to copy ready-made showroom solutions without self-reflection
Researchers seeking a systematic history of interior design or academic study of style movements

Reading tips

Read the first half to build an understanding of how style relates to lifestyle, then bring your own living questions to the second half.
For each style, record your actual daily routines and habits, and judge which elements truly suit you.
As you read the second half, list three to five personality keywords to guide your selection of style elements.
Use the book alongside specific material and construction resources; do not mistake the conceptual framework for an instruction manual.

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1978

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press chiefly publishes academic monographs in science and technology, practical science and technology books, popular science readers, and lifestyle books, focusing on the life sciences and environmental sciences while also covering art, architecture, fashion, and inspirational growth. Representative books in the catalog include Li Ruzhen's Jing Hua Yuan (Flowers in the Mirror), Taine's Philosophy of Art, Fu Lei's Twenty Lectures on Masterpieces of World Art, John Gould's Atlas of Asian Birds, Wang Yicheng's Flower Museum (Second Edition), as well as An Illustrated New Interpretation of Yuan Ye and Liang Sicheng on Ancient Chinese Architecture: Illustrated Edition, alongside the Chinese-English bilingual Father and Son: Chinese-English. Its author resources include Li Ruzhen, Taine, Fu Lei, John Gould, Wang Yicheng, Zhao Nong, Plauen, and Li Wenhao. The press is characterized by combining academic and popular science with art appreciation, architecture and garden, and practical lifestyle books, with an emphasis on rich illustrations and accessible presentation of classic works.

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FAQ

Will this book tell me directly what colors to paint my home or what furniture to buy?

No. The book focuses on helping readers understand the relationship between style and lifestyle and guiding them to discover their own personality traits so they can define a personal style direction. It offers a framework for thinking and criteria for judgment, not color codes, brands, or furniture lists. For specific material selection and construction plans, refer to separate materials and construction resources.

Can someone with no design background understand it and use it in their own home?

Yes. The book starts from contemporary living ideas and attitudes; the first half introduces classic home styles, and the second half guides readers to discover their personality and apply it to their living space, written for general readers. Those without a design background can read the chapters in order, take notes on their own living habits as they go, and turn the book's methods into their own judgments.

Are the styles discussed the same as the common style categories on the market?

According to the introduction, the book seeks to overturn previous old notions of home style and propose a new concept of contemporary home style. It does not treat style as fixed style labels but emphasizes that style is built on contemporary living ideas, attitudes, and lifestyles and ultimately points to personal style. Readers should follow the book's argument as the main thread rather than simply mapping common style names onto it.

Is the book's approach suitable for rented housing?

Its ideas are worth referencing. The book focuses on how to express yourself in a living space; the core is discovering personality traits and defining a style direction, a process that does not depend on home ownership. Renters can focus on soft furnishings, layout, and movable elements to apply the book's methods, and even without being able to alter fixed installations, they can still make choices based on their own living philosophy.

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About the author

吴天篪 Author

Wu Tianchi is a Chinese book author about whom limited public information is available; his dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background are not clearly documented. Four of his works are currently included in the collection: The Style of Home, Elements of Soft Decoration Style, Self-Cultivation for Soft Decoration Professionals, and Soft Decoration for the Home. These titles focus on home soft decoration and interior style design, while also touching on personal cultivation and professional growth. Judging from the direction of his works, he attends to the aesthetic expression of living spaces, combining style analysis with practical methods. His writing is aimed at general readers and soft decoration practitioners, and tends to be practical and clearly organized. His books appear in categories such as inspirational growth, architecture, and fashion, reflecting his ongoing engagement with home aesthetics and the popularization of soft decoration knowledge.