A Coastal Cottage in Rhode Island

We're in Rhode Island visiting the stunning coastal cottage of interior designer Leslie Banker.

Known for her knack of blending old and new, Leslie’s home is a reflection of her bold design choices and her philosophy of creating spaces that feel both connected and alive. From the vibrant yellow dining room walls to the mandarin red accents, Leslie’s home is full of colors and textures that tell a story. Today you’ll get a glimpse of how she balances these elements and hear about her book, Think Like A Decorator. Enjoy!


 

Escape the Summer Heat with the Latest Design Books

These new releases are a feast for the eyes and the soul.

Written by Martha Moskowitz


AT HOME: Want to think like a decorator? Yeah, me too

Written by Marni Jameson

A book review of “Think Like A Decorator”


 

An interview with Leslie Banker on “Decorating by the Book” with Suzy Chase


 

Alexa Hampton interviews Leslie Banker


 

33 Inspiring Design Books to Add to Your Cart Now

Designer monographs, stylish “how-to” volumes, and odes to maximalist style all make the cut


 

Think Like A Decorator, Nina Campbell At Dialogues On Design, And A Jacobean Country Manor For Sale

Written by Natalie Aldridge.

“There is nothing we love more than curling up with an inspiring new design book. Released in March of this year, Think Like a Decorator, by talented interior designer Leslie Banker, has been one such book that we cannot get enough of.”


 

Talk Shop: Leslie Banker // Leslie Banker & Co.


 

Leslie Banker Discusses ‘Think Like a Decorator’

Written By, Brendan J. O’Reilly


 

Leslie Banker Discusses ‘Think Like a Decorator’


 

Leslie Banker’s Rhode Island Home is Bursting with Color

Leslie Banker’s new tome teaches us how to think like a designer—with a little help from her own Rhode Island home.
Text by Tovah Martin     Photography by Max Kim-Bee    Produced by Robert Keiner


 

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Expect to see restful interiors, bold hues, and eco-minded materials.
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Color What’s Modern Now

 


Leslie Banker gives us a glimpse into her world of design.

The Eight Rules You Need for Styling Any Tabletop
By Mackenzie Schmidt

An Old Design Trick That All 20-Somethings Should Try
By Amy Preiser


What can I do to make my outdated parquet floors look more presentable?
By Tim McKeough