Live Like Wes - by Jessie Atkinson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Recreate the magical atmosphere of Wes Anderson's best-loved movies with stylish interiors in your own home.

Each chapter in this unique interiors book partners a best-loved Wes Anderson movie with a popular interior design aesthetic. So whether you're in the market for a cottagecore kitchen straight out of Fantastic Mr. Fox or you want to inject your dining room with some Asteroid City-style Americana, there is something here whatever your aesthetic, and no matter how far you want to live your Wes fantasy.

Chapters include:

Bohemian Kitsch in the Living Room inspired by The Royal Tenenbaums
Cottagecore in the Kitchen inspired by Fantastic Mr. Fox
Rajasthani Deco in the Hallways inspired by The Darjeeling Limited
European Charm in the Office inspired by The French Dispatch
1950s Americana in the Dining Room inspired by Asteroid City
Nautical Mediterranean in the Bathroom inspired by The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
Dopamine Decor inspired by The Grand Budapest Hotel

With style-focused film analysis and stunning photographs of the enchanting homes of 25 interior designers, this beautiful coffee-table book is perfect Wes fans, cinephiles, stylists and lovers of design.

Each chapter also includes an illustrated step-by-step craft project and a party plan inspired by a film - including playlists, dream invite lists and, of course, Wes-inspired cocktail recipes. Learn how to create:

The perfect gallery wall
Cottagecore garland
A skull and crossbones trinket box
A countertop mailbox
Knitted Beanie Table Favours

Brimming with ideas to make the magic last longer than the final credit and perfect of lovers of Accidentally Wes, here is everything you need to live just like Wes.

About the Author

Jessie Atkinson is a writer from Manchester who has worked for magazines such as British GQ and NME. As a film obsessive and sucker for anything visually appealing, she is the perfect candidate for falling under the Wes Anderson spell. Her favourites are Isle of Dogs and The Grand Budapest Hotel, and she hopes that Wes will one day make a horror film.