Home, Improved

I’ve always been a big believer in playing by your own rules in your home, and that’s exactly what Fariha encourages readers to do in Home, Improved. I love that all her clever (and totally doable) projects empower homeowners and even renters to say, Not today, builder-grade! It really doesn’t take a lot of money to go from a cookie-cutter home to something that feels more custom, but you’ve gotta get creative and crafty and leave the fear behind. Fariha’s book can easily inspire anyone with heart and drive to try DIY and to take a chance on themselves and their rooms. * EMILY HENDERSON, stylist, designer, and New York Times bestselling author *
Fariha has an extraordinary gift for transforming everyday spaces into homes that feel deeply personal and full of life. Home, Improved empowers anyone to take on the challenge of reimagining their space, with creative solutions and heart-filled inspiration guiding every page. We’ve long admired the way she connects storytelling with design-this book is a true reflection of her warmth, wit, and belief that every home deserves character and care. * BARRY & JORDAN, The Brownstone Boys *
What makes Home, Improved so special is that it’s rooted in lived experience. I love that Fariha weaves culture, constraint, and creativity into a guide that proves beautiful homes aren’t born from unlimited budgets, but from curiosity, courage, and learning the ‘why’ behind every decision. * CARMEON HAMILTON, designer and HGTV star *
Part how-to, part pep talk, this DIY interior design guide is like having your most stylish (and slightly fearless) friend walk you through every project. Packed with easy tips, beautiful ideas, and a whole lot of encouragement, it turns the intimidating world of design into something totally doable and totally you. * NATALIE PAPIER, founder of Home Ec. and host of Artfully Designed on the Magnolia Network *
Over the years, I’ve watched Fariha bravely tackle project after project with stunning results, first on social media and then on her Magnolia Network show. She has single-handedly shown people the possibilities when you are willing to think outside the box and put in a little elbow grease. For anyone looking to put their own stamp on their home, this beautiful book is your guide for the process of how to do it and get professional results. She thinks like a designer, and now you can too. * HEMA PERSAD, founder of Sagrada Studios *

Fariha Nasir is a self-taught designer and DIY expert with a passion for making ordinary spaces extraordinary. Armed with a fine arts degree and a can-do creative spirit, Nasir launched Pennies for a Fortune in 2019 to document the DIY journey of transforming her Houston, Texas, builder-grade house into her custom dream home. Since then, she has helped her followers transform all sorts of homes and tricky spaces. She has collaborated with Chasing Paper, West Elm, and Home Depot, and starred in the Magnolia Network’s Problem Spaces. Her 163,000 Instagram followers appreciate good design and the unique opportunities of DIY.

Arlyn Hernandez is an LA-based writer, editor, and stylist. She served as executive editor at Luxe Interiors + Design, was design editor at Apartment Therapy, and worked as chief content officer for Emily Henderson. Hernandez is a frequent contributor to Domino.com, Lonny, 1stdibs, and Real Simple.

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