The Joy of Home by Ashley Gilbreath

Creating homes that bring families together, where they can celebrate life's joys. Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath’s fresh approach to Southern decorating is guided by her respect for family and tradition with an eye on practicality and warmheartedness. Her first book, The Joy of Home, reveals the breadth of her casually elegant style, thoughtful planning, and attention to detail in harmony with the client’s vision. In The Joy of Home book, Ashley Gilbreath gives readers insight into her design process that effortlessly balances functionality, comfort, and beauty. From using a client’s favorite color as a unifying thread throughout to offering guidance on designing a forever home, every space is influenced by her passion for gracious everyday living. Inviting readers into her family beach home, Ashley explores the impact of small architectural updates, and the thoughtful use of color and pattern to achieve the perfect mix. Her signature design strategies artfully mix new and old pi