With evocative photos and substantive design advice, Down to Earth focuses on creating a lifestyle that inspires creativity and functionality. See how to incorporate six guiding principles in six unique homes: a new farmhouse, a classic American historical home, a lakeside contemporary house, a modern villa, a turn- of-the-century American Foursquare, and a cedar and glass house on a bluff. While each home has a different architectural style, Lauren Liess's down-to-earth style is evident throughout.