The HEART Of DESIGN: Designing Spaces for Life, Love & Family Hardcover – August 28, 2025

Her journey proves that the heart of design isn’t found in perfection—it’s in creating spaces where life, love, and family flourish.The Heart of Design: Designing Spaces for Life, Love & Family is more than an interior-design coffee-table book. It is part memoir, part design guide, and part love letter to the spaces we call home.As a mother of four, entrepreneur, home renovator, and celebrated interior designer, Alyssa Markley has lived in every corner of the homes she designs. With raw honesty, she opens up about motherhood, impostor syndrome, and the courage it takes to chase a dream—while showing how authentic design can bring peace, joy, and connection to everyday living.Inside, you’ll discover:Coffee-table inspiration—breathtaking photography and timeless projects to spark creativity.Family-first design—how children and style can thrive together without compromise.Minimalist decorating ideas—proven ways to create calm, beautiful, clutter-free spaces.Slow-living lifestyle design—insights from nature, travel, and authenticity to inspire your sanctuary.Reflections on motherhood—heartfelt stories on balancing family life, entrepreneurship, and creativity. This book redefines what it means to design a home. It isn’t about chasing trends or filling rooms with things; it’s about creating spaces that breathe, nurture, and reflect the story of the people who live in them.Whether you’re a mother juggling chaos, a designer seeking deeper meaning, or someone longing for a home that feels like a sanctuary, The Heart of Design will inspire you to see both your space and your life with new eyes.Because true design isn’t just what you see—it’s how you live, love, and flourish within it.Order your copy today. Read more