Natural Living by Design

“Natural Living by Design, a new interior design book by Australian style authority Melissa Penfold, explores six key aspects of natural living: ease, flow, light, nature, timelessness, and awe. In the final section, which Penfold uses to illustrate that the best way to create awe in our interiors is to personalize them, the author emphasizes the power that color has on our state of mind.”–Becca Abramson, Maine Home + Design“Australian designer Melissa Penfold has enjoyed a storied career as a writer and interiors editor for top shelter publications… . this spring sees the launch of her second book, Natural Living by Design, which showcases healthy, life-enhancing interiors by designers from around the world.”–Wendy Jacob, House & Home

A longtime design columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and contributor to all of Australia’s major publications, including Vogue Living, Belle, House & Garden, Marie Claire, and Harper’s Bazaar, Melissa Penfold has been crowned “Queen of Style” by the country’s media. Her first book, Vendome’s Living Well by Design, has been widely acclaimed. She lives in Sydney, Australia.