Natural Living by Design

One of the best new design books to buy in 2025… Illustrated by rooms from the worlds’ most celebrated designers (think: Bunny Williams, Veere Grenney, and Steven Gambrel), each chapter delves into different life-enhancing techniques, from introducing natural light and color in a room to utilizing non-toxic materials. You’ll want to add the recent release to your cart ASAP. * Veranda Magazine *
In her new book, interior designer Melissa Penfold shows us how to create a home that rejuvenates your spirit through natural materials, thoughtful design and a deep connection to place. * Marie Claire *
Welcome to MelissaLand…earthy, rich spaces that are layered in tone and texture. Her rules are Ease, Flow, Light, Nature, Timelessness, and Awe which translates to practical things like bringing in lots of daylight, sticking to natural materials, bringing nature and greenery into our homes, creating lots of storage (because mess is stress) and using colour meaningfully. And realising you can have enough. * House & Garden *
The suggestions in this inspiring book are simple-but-so-rewarding * Belle Magazine *
Take a leaf out of Melissa Penfold’s stunning new book and surround yourself with the power of nature. * Home Beautiful *
208 pages that promise to boost your mood and wellbeing. Expect lots of plant-filled spaces, antique French tables, taupes and green galore. Poring over the pictures will have you planning pergolas, parterre gardens and hand-finished plaster walls come the warmer months. * Australian Financial Review *
For her new book, renowned Australian style authority, Melissa Penfold has collated not just visually stunning images but ideas that give you a physical and emotional boost. Her new book is full of luxurious looks that are broken into different aspects of a healthy life. Absolutely beautiful. * Larry Edmur + Kylie Gillies, The Morning Show *
Breathtaking rooms from some of the world’s top designers, (and favorites of ours), in locales from Madrid to Mykonos to a treehouse in Kenya are warm, inviting and yes, natural. Take a peek, and you’ll be adding this latest masterpiece from Penfold to your own library. * Design Chic *
A visual paean to interiors and architecture that elevate our physical and emotional wellbeing. The book prioritises design that embraces quality of life. Helps both enhance the liveability of a home as well as its residents’ health and happiness, with a particular focus on sustainability. * The Local Project *

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.

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