Find happiness at home with five guiding principles from the cultural phenomenon The Modern House.

“A source of fascination, inspiration, and imagination” - Guardian

In 2005, childhood friends Matt Gibberd and Albert Hill set out to convince people of the power of good design and its impact on our well-being. They founded The Modern House - a real estate agency, a publishing house, and a lifestyle brand - inspiring a generation to live more consciously and beautifully at home.

As The Modern House grew, Matt and Albert recognized that the most successful homes they encountered - from cleverly designed studio apartments to protected architectural masterpieces - were all designed according to the same timeless principles: space, light, materials, nature, and decoration.

In this richly illustrated book, Matt shares the stories of these remarkable living spaces and their equally remarkable owners, demonstrating how the five principles can be applied to your own space in both big and small ways. Revolutionary in its simplicity and full of elegance, humor, and joy, this book will inspire you to find happiness in the place you call home.

Praise for The Modern House:

“One of the best things in the world” - GQ

“The Modern House has transformed our search for the perfect home” - Financial Times

“Nowhere is the art of showcasing the most desirable homes for both buyers and casual visitors better mastered than at The Modern House” - Vogue.