The Things That Matter

I love beautiful things, but even more than that, I like things that remind me of where I've been. Who I've loved. Who I love. And where I want to go." What made Nate Berkus one of Oprah's all-stars was the compassion and insight he brought to the subject of design.

Along with a superb sense of taste and a discerning eye came an intuitive, heartfelt understanding of how our interior lives, our emotional make-up, can and should be reflected in the places we live.

Here, Berkus invites us into his favorite homes-ones that belong to friends, tastemakers, celebrities, and regular folk with a knack for creating spaces that are at once stunning and showcase who they really are.

About the Author

In 1995, at the age of 24, Chicago-based Nate Berkus founded his own design firm, whose client list grew to include Wolfgang Puck's Spago, Barney's New York, W hotels, and a prestigious list of private homes and clients. In 2002, Berkus first appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, after which he became its featured design expert.

His work has appeared in Elle Decor, O, InStyle, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and House Beautiful. For two years he was the host of The Nate Berkus Show, and the author of the New York Times bestseller Home Rules. Also in 2011, he served as executive producer of the film adaptation of The Help.