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This Oak House: A Renovation Story with Interiors to Inspire Your Own Home

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Step inside a beautifully restored historic Los Angeles home with this inspiring and practical guide to renovation and interior design from Annie Meyers-Shyer, creator of the popular @ThisOakHouse Instagram account.

Through evocative storytelling and more than 150 photographs, Annie shares the years-long process of transforming an old house, designed by legendary California architect Gerard Colcord, into a warm, timeless family home. Original floor plans, architectural sketches, mood boards, paint swatches, and behind-the-scenes details reveal every stage of the renovation—from early planning and construction to furniture selection and the finishing touches that bring a room to life.

Along the way, Annie offers thoughtful, actionable advice on everything from kitchen islands and outlet placement to styling bookshelves, arranging flowers, and setting seasonal tables. A comprehensive resource section also includes her favorite sources for lighting, paint, furniture, linens, antiques, and more.

Both a beautiful interiors book and a genuinely useful renovation resource, This Oak House is perfect for anyone embarking on a home project, as well as for lovers of historic houses and the warm, timeless aesthetic often associated with the films of her mother, Nancy Meyers. It will also appeal to admirers of Martha Stewart, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Rose Tarlow.

Why We Love It: It offers all the visual inspiration of a gorgeous coffee-table book while also providing honest, practical guidance for navigating a renovation. We love Annie’s refined blend of relaxed California style and traditional English influence, resulting in rooms that feel polished and sophisticated without sacrificing warmth, comfort, or personality.

Product Details:

  • Written by Annie Meyers-Shyer, creator of @ThisOakHouse
  • Features more than 150 interior and renovation photographs
  • Includes original floor plans and architectural sketches
  • Features design mood boards, paint swatches, and project details
  • Offers practical renovation and interior styling advice
  • Includes tips for arranging flowers, styling bookshelves, and setting tables
  • Features a comprehensive design and shopping resource section
  • Includes the Meyers family hot fudge sauce recipe
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books
  • Publication Date: September 15, 2026
  • Print Length: 288 pages
  • Item Weight: 4.1 lbs.
  • Dimensions: 9.65" x 1.06" x 12.2"

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