My introduction to
Vern Yip came about 20 years ago, when he was part of a rotating group of interior designers included on the DIY design home improvement TV show,
Trading Spaces. The episodes that featured Vern's work always reflected finished rooms rooted in a specific point of view, with Vern providing the homeowners design guidance supported by his expert skill set. Cut to nearly 2 decades later, and my immediate impression when reading his recently released,
Vacation At Home: Design Ideas for Creating Your Everyday Getaway, is how Vern continues to weave this fundamental design philosophy throughout the book's pages, striking a balance of principle based instruction with attainable beauty and style.
"Great resorts and hotels all use common strategies that we can implement in our own homes and are tailored to work for our day-to-day lives and our styles. I've adapted many of these resort principles into my own homes, and those of my clients, to help re-create that relaxed sense of being on vacation every time that home is entered." -Vern Yip,
Vacation At Home
Vacation At Home focuses in on the essence of why we love resort living. Vern dives deeper into a broader discussion on how we can lift the elements of getaway destinations that resonate with our senses and layer into our everyday lifestyles. To successfully achieve this, Vern has identified 18 strategies to implement both indoors & out, and he pairs his recommendations with inspiring images from his portfolio - including a seaside escape, a desert oasis and a ski chalet. Unpack your bags, because this all encompassing text is the ultimate tool kit in creating serene infused spaces to relax & revel in all year long!
Join Vern for an author talk & book signing Thursday, September 12th, 7:30pm hosted by MJCCA - tickets here.
*I have the Running Press to thank for extending me a copy of
Vacation At Home to preview.
