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In this book inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores the essence of what makes a home, debunking intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and trends, offering practical and reassuring advice for every room, and above all celebrating the joy and comfort that comes from being surrounded by things you love.



This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open the front door and exhale.

In this warm, practical, wise and entertaining book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home.

Whether it is grand or modest, urban or rural, rented or owned, shared or occupied solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you’re through your front door.

Whether it’s understanding the best lightbulbs and the most flattering paint colours, or knowing what to make when you’ve asked people to dinner and have forgotten (or maybe never learned) how to cook, Home debunks intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and celebrates the timeless importance of charm.

Inspiring you to think imaginatively about how to use the things you’ve already got, advising you on what to look out for when buying a sofa, and opening your eyes to the transformative power of a well-chosen picture frame, India will steer you far, far away from trends and Instagram and helps you find, trust – and take pride in – what you like.

Going from the hallway to the bedroom, via the bathroom, the kitchen, the sitting room and all the spaces in between, India shares everything she knows about how to create and find joy in every room. Along the way she shares life lessons, tips and stories of the things and people that have shaped her, and the places she has called home.

So, step over the threshold and come on in.

© India Knight 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

HOME is a delight. A restorative, joyful and genuinely handy book written by a curious, witty, magpie. Knight is a chronicler of stuff, a modern William Morris, who insists that things can be beautiful and useful and what's more, they don't need to cost the earth. Buy for the bedside, one for beside the loo, and ten to give to friends

Pandora Sykes

About India Knight

India Knight is the author of four novels: Darling, Mutton, Comfort and Joy, Don't You Want Me? and My Life on a Plate. Her most recent book is India Knight's Beauty Edit. She is a columnist for the Sunday Times, and author of the Substack newsletter Home. She lives in Suffolk.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781405978682
  • Price: £14.00
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