Home Design Recipes
“Cathy transforms the art of interior design into an accessible and digestible feast for the eyes! . . . It’s absolutely delicious!” —Thom Filicia, television personality, bestselling author, and founder of Thom Filicia Inc.
In this innovative design “cookbook,” we demystify the process of interior design, providing you with easy-to-follow recipes for crafting modern, stylish homes. Gone are the days of merely admiring beautiful pictures without understanding how to replicate the look. With Home Design Recipes, you'll be empowered to transform your house design from ordinary to extraordinary.
Each recipe in this book is meticulously crafted to guide you through the modern home design process, from A to Z. Cathy Hobbs covers essential topics, popular hacks, and trade secrets, offering practical advice and top tips for every step of the journey. Whether you're a seasoned design enthusiast or a DIY newcomer, you'll find inspiration and guidance to elevate your house design.
Inside this book, you’ll find:A go-to resource for all things modern home designA house decorating book that equips you with the knowledge and confidence to create your dream homeThe courage and confidence to unleash your creativity and design a home that reflects your unique style
If you liked The Art of Home, Call It Home, or The New Design Rules, you’ll love Home Design Recipes.
“A master class in design!” —Ryan Serhant, real estate broker, television personality on Netflix’s Owning Manhattan and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York
“Home Design Recipes is an essential must-have for real estate professionals, homeowners, and design enthusiasts alike!” —Laila Ali, former world champion boxer and CEO of Laila Ali Lifestyle
Cathy Hobbs, Nigel Barker
Cathy Hobbs, ASID, a five-time Emmy award winning newscaster turned television host and interior designer, is a nationally known and well-respected interior design and home staging expert who has appeared on such programs as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, The Meredith Vieira Show, The Nate Berkus Show and George To The Rescue. She was a finalist on Season 6 of the hit reality television series HGTV Design Star. Considered the "go to" authority for some of Manhattan's top brokers and brokerages, Cathy is "one of the most influential people in the home staging industry" according to RESA (Real Estate Staging Association). In addition to being a frequent guest on local and national programs, Cathy has been a nationally syndicated interior design writer for Tribune Content Agency, appearing weekly in hundreds of newspapers and media outlets. She is a LEED AP, recognized and credentialed by The U.S. Green Building Council and is also an NCIDQ certificate holder. The headquarters for her company is a one-of-a-kind net zero, carbon neutral, passive warehouse recently awarded a prestigious grant by NYSERDA (New York State Research & Development Agency). As a prominent leader in the home staging industry, Cathy is both a sought-after authority and speaker as well as a home staging trainer. She is also an active member of RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) and served for a year as the green expert for "The Life Improvement Squad" a national campaign with IKEA and O, The Oprah Magazine. Cathy also toured with Oprah's "The Life You Want" Weekend as the interior design expert. A graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology, she also holds a degree in marketing and finance from The University of Southern California. Cathy splits her time between Brooklyn, New York, and New York’s Hudson Valley.
Nigel Barker is an internationally renowned photographer, TV producer, creative director and entrepreneur who opened his New York studio in 1996. He served for 17 seasons as photographer and judge on the hit TV show, America’s Next Top Model, which aired in over 140 countries, and hosted Oxygen Network’s modeling competition series, The Face, starring alongside Naomi Campbell. Barker also created the VH1 Reality show The Shot, and his podcast The Shaken & Stirred Show is currently in production for its TV release. His latest hit show Top Photographer premiered to rave reviews and a second season is in the works.
