Still: The Slow Home

I am an avid collector of interior design and architecture tomes. Other favorites include Kinfolk Home, Landmarks: the Modern House in Denmark, and The Touch by Kinfolk/Norm Architects, and this book makes a lovely addition to this grouping. I love the aesthetic of the featured homes, which share similar traits in terms of a minimalist approach and neutral palette. However, the spaces don't feel monotonous due to a variety of architectural styles and materiality/texture. I also think the photographer and editor have done a great job of featuring both vignettes and overall shots (including exteriors!), which is super useful to pull inspiration from (rather than leaning on one type of image too heavily). Very happy with this purchase.Update (5/27/20): In addition to the earlier remarks, which praise the book for its visuals, I also am really happy with the content. I feel my consumption has become out of hand, and that I absolutely have been trying to fill an internal sense of dissatisfaction with material items/purchases. “Maybe this one household item will change everything,” whether it’s a sponge or dishcloth or new bed sheets. None of these actually satisfy, and the search for the next item is unending. From what I’ve read so far, the book serves as a guide away from this mindless/needless consumption and pushes us into the present, enjoying a slower, more connected, and value-centered lifestyle. I am excited to read more and learn from the featured homes and homeowners.

Great title for a great book. It's a pretty coffee table book with pretty pictures. But the stories inside make this book a favorite. I have become much more intentional in my life since reading it. I would recommend.

Obsessed

Great photos, great writing. The book should have its place in every home that is concerned with simplicity and space.

The media could not be loaded. one of my fav's now. if you like homes/ designs with character, comfort, texture, warmth... not basic modern, you will love this book. iv gotten alot of inspiration from it. plenty of pictures. quality made. great coffee table book (if you like that kinda thing).

Beautiful book, love the texture and colors.

I actually prefer this book to the previous one, unlike many reviewers. The homes are all rich in natural materials and they are prettier than the homes in the first. I found the book to be one to savor and enjoy the reading and photos a little at a time which fits in well with the slow theme. It isn’t preachy but does give food for thought about living more intentionally. I found it inspiring, beautiful, rich but not pretentious and highly enjoyable. It helped me to pair down our home to keeping only what I love again.

This book caught my attention from the cover photo. Something made me want to purchase it. I really enjoyed the stories and common them in the book which describes “slow living”. Attached photo is the beginning. I love reading this book when I want to feel zen.