In the modern era we live in, individuals in their daily lives and especially in the world of work are subjected to constant pressure and stress. For this reason, the home should be a peaceful refuge where tranquility, relaxation, quietness, and comfort help the modern person disconnect from the exhausting everyday routine. In order for this to be possible, the home should not simply be a well-designed space. The spaces of a home should contain elements that give them a special character and make them attractive. They should express the people who live there, making them feel comfortable in a beautiful environment. Decoration contributes in a particularly significant and effective way to all of this.

Thus, a masterpiece architectural work with poor decoration completely loses its attractiveness. On the contrary, a home without great uniqueness can become a perfectly pleasant and attractive living space with appropriate decoration.

In the special sections and distinct chapters of this book, a wide and multifaceted approach to decoration is offered in a kaleidoscopic way. Elements, ideas, and especially art are presented, as well as the way in which they can be selected, arranged, and used. The topics are not presented in a theoretical manner, but are based on specific practices of all kinds and on particular styles that exist in various countries around the world.

Most of the decorated environments presented in this book have been created by great contemporary professionals of the field (in some cases, they are the spaces of their current homes), as well as by individuals with original ideas and unique decorative taste. With all of this, we believe that we offer here an important and diverse sample that includes a wide range of decorative spaces, from the most innovative loft to the rural home and from furniture by famous designers to simple everyday objects.