Stealing Sarah’s Style

There’s no place like home—however, our little abode could use a bit of a freshening up.

Which makes the debut book from designer Sarah Richardson, Sarah Style ($32), a particularly welcome addition to our bookshelves. Longtime fans of her shows, for years we’ve swooned over the contemporary looks Richardson’s created; now, armed with inspiration and practical advice (e.g., raise the height of your breakfast bar to help hide the dirty pots and pans that inevitably go unwashed during a cooking spree) from her book, we can’t wait to transform our spaces from shabby to chic.

Home, sweet home. —Karen Kwan