in home kelly hoppen explores the entire process of creating home that meets all your needs - 　　one that is as functional and versatile as it is beautiful and nurturing. giving a clear picture of her design approach at every stage - from the conception of the idea, though the planning and decision-making, to implementing the work and achieving the reality - she reveals how to get the most from your living space. 　　 kelly's skill in understanding how a home works and what gives it its individual look is illustrated by a portfolio of projects from the uk, usa, israel and switzerland. alongside the stunning photographs by vincent knapp, room boards and architectural plans and drawings help explain how to reconfigure space and make design and layout choices, as well as illustrating how to transform ideas into workable schemes. insightful text offers advice and inspiration, with checklists, practical tips and information from expert consultants. case studies incorporating plans and room boards summarize key topics in each chapter and look in detail at the challenges that were faced and resolved. 　　 beginning with her personal story of redesigning her own home, kelly explains how to be your own interior designer. part 1: the design process sets out everything you need to know to plan and manage your own project - from assessing and reconfiguring space, to gathering ideas, briefing professionals and organizing the work. 　　 part 2:design and decoration shows how to make an 　　impact with elements such as doors, fireplaces and stairs, as well as assessing different treatments for floors and walls and demonstrating how to use colour, pattern and texture to bring a room alive. it also explains how good storage can make a home functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. 　　 part 3: furniture and furnishings explains how to choose statement furniture to create visual impact, as well as how to select key pieces that meet all your requirements. kelly also illustrates how to layer fabrics within a room, looking in turn at window treatments, upholstery, cushions and beds. 　　 part 4: feeding the senses showcases the finishing touches that personalize a space and make a house a home - choosing and displaying art and other collections, mixing furniture from different eras, accessorizing a room with flowers and scent. it also covers practical and decorative lighting. 　　 part 5: room by room overview looks at each space within a home in turn, with summary checklists of the essential considerations for every room. it illustrates how to make the spaces work as a whole within an overall interior scheme, showing you how to achieve balance, style and practicality throughout your home.