Living in a Nutshell

A fireplace on wheels? A chandelier lit by Xerox? A shrink-wrapped designer closet? These are just a few of the more than 100 stylish and innovative projects in Janet Lee’s Living in a Nutshell: a one-of-a-kind DIY decorating guide with fresh ideas to fool the eye into seeing—and believing—that even the most cramped little lair can hold more space and glamor than just the sum its of four walls.

The design maven behind livinginanutshell.com and Oprah Winfrey’s interior style producer for a decade, Janet Lee has personally handpicked a battery of clever projects for enhancing every area of a tiny living space—all are simple to do, require no craft skills, are emphatically affordable, readily portable, and big on style, so you can make these design dreams become your reality.

With Janet’s signature “delight, dazzle, and divert” philosophy, you’ll find everything you need to transform your home:
Portable Decor: Discover dozens of clever, stylish ideas you can take with you when you move—from custom comforters to no-drill window treatments.DIY Home Decor Projects: Over 100 projects that require no craft skills, ranked by time as “quickies,” “one-nighters,” or “weekenders” so you can decorate on any schedule.Budget-Friendly Decorating: Learn how to fake a custom look with “Faux Real” finishes, “Couture Décor” touches, and chic vintage finds that deliver maximum glamour for minimal cost.Stylish Storage Solutions: Apply the same principles Janet Lee used as Oprah’s interior style producer to turn your home’s flaws into features and find chic, unexpected ways to organize your belongings.