{"product_id":"this-oak-house-a-renovation-story-with-interiors-to-inspire-your-own-home-9781797239361","title":"This Oak House: A Renovation Story with Interiors to Inspire Your Own Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Annie Meyers-Shyer, the celebrated creator of @ThisOakHouse, this thoughtful and thoroughly instructive guide to home renovation and interior design is the culmination of a years-long project to create a home. Filled with practical advice and inspiring beauty, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Oak House\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is perfect for design enthusiasts, lovers of old houses, and anyone undertaking their own home project.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep inside the historic Los Angeles family home of Annie Meyers-Shyer to discover what it really takes to renovate an old house, preserve its charm, and create the home you’ve always dreamed of. Evocative storytelling and over 150 gorgeous photographs of the finished interiors weave together to create a visually rich and immersive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a just-for-fun Instagram account documenting the renovation of her family’s house quickly became an unexpected phenomenon, captivating a loyal following thanks to Annie’s candid insight into the realities of curating a unique space, her thorough approach to home design, and her refined and timeless style. Now, in this one-of-a-kind book, Annie opens her doors for the first time to share the full journey:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal floor plans, architect’s sketches, design mood boards, and paint swatches make this a functional resource for your own remodel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo detail is overlooked—Annie offers actionable advice and thoughtful recommendations on everything from kitchen islands to paint color matching (don’t do it!) and outlet placement. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded are tips for arranging flowers, styling a bookcase, and setting seasonal tablescapes, as well as the recipe for the famous Meyers family hot fudge sauce—all those thoughtful touches that bring a home to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive resource section shares all of Annie's suggestions for lighting companies, paint brands, furniture shops, linens, auction houses, key search terms, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspirational and practical, \u003ci\u003eThis Oak House\u003c\/i\u003e is at once a behind-the-scenes guide to home renovation, a beautiful interiors book, and one family’s heartfelt story of making a charming old house into their forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBELOVED PLATFORM: Annie's @ThisOakHouse Instagram account grew quickly and organically, thanks to her honest insight and chic, timeless style. This gorgeous book is the first full home tour that her followers have been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePEEK BEHIND THE SCENES: \u003ci\u003eThis Oak House\u003c\/i\u003e reveals every step of home renovation, from early sketches and ideation through construction to the final design touches—Annie shares her fumbles as well as her successes, which makes the book genuinely useful for anyone undertaking their own home project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSOPHISTICATED STYLE: This volume showcases a charming, historic home that combines a classic California vibe with English refinement. It's a lovely gift for design enthusiasts and tastemakers, and a must-have addition to a stylish coffee table or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign enthusiasts and interior designers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of old homes and antiques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowers of @ThisOakHouse \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of the Nancy Meyers look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of California interiors or English design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone embarking on their own home renovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Martha Stewart, Rose Uniacke, Christopher Spitzmiller, or Rose Tarlow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781797239361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 29 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: San Francisco, United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 27.9(H)x22.9(L)x2.7(W)1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnie Meyers-Shyer\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the popular Instagram account @ThisOakHouse, where she documented the renovation of her historic Gerard Colcord home in Los Angeles and continues to share her personal experiences and design expertise. Annie began her career as a fashion editor at \u003ci\u003eHarper’s Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e and worked in public relations at CHANEL before stepping away to focus on growing her family and renovating her home. In addition to all things home, Annie loves cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\"Annie knows how to curate the best of the best… \u003ci\u003eThis Oak House\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with everything she learned—from the recommended approach to millwork... to mood boards detailing the specific fabric choices she made in every space.”—\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Best design book of 2026.”—\u003ci\u003eVeranda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This Oak House \u003c\/i\u003elooks like a coffee table book (with all the high quality photographs and art to prove it), but it reads like a guide book by of one of the most stylish people around.”—\u003ci\u003eTown Country\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You learn all sorts of things simply by reading her diary-like chapters about every design decision.\"—\u003ci\u003eDomino\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThis Oak House\u003c\/i\u003e is your new coffee table book.\"—Drew Barrymore\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s no one better to help create a home that feels timeless and full of character than Annie Meyers-Shyer.\"—The TODAY Show\u003cbr\u003e\"Forget gatekeeping, Annie Meyers-Shyer's \u003ci\u003eThis Oak House\u003c\/i\u003e shares every single source for her home.\"—\u003ci\u003eDwell\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Annie Meyers-Shyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50837513568473,"sku":"9781797239361","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781797239361.jpg?v=1793104958","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/this-oak-house-a-renovation-story-with-interiors-to-inspire-your-own-home-9781797239361","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}