In The Space That Keeps You, interior designer and television host Jeremiah Brent takes us on a heartfelt journey exploring the emotional significance of home. This beautifully written book delves into the deeper meaning behind our living spaces, showing how they reflect who we are, our memories, and the experiences that shape us.
Jeremiah shares his personal quest to understand what makes a home a place that truly "keeps" you. After moving from one stunning home to the next with his family, he realized that there was something missing—until he discovered the profound emotional connection that makes a space feel like it belongs to us.
Through candid conversations with a diverse range of individuals and families—each with their own unique backgrounds, lifestyles, and locations—Jeremiah uncovers the stories and emotions that transform a house into a sanctuary. From the artist couple James and Alexandra Brown, who turned an abandoned plot in Merida, Mexico into their dream home, to Oprah Winfrey’s reflection on nature’s role in her idea of home, these intimate narratives provide powerful insights into the essence of home.
Jeremiah also reflects on his own journey with his husband, fellow designer Nate Berkus, and their children, illustrating how they have come to define home for themselves. Through 300 inspiring photographs, the book captures meaningful moments, such as a kitchen that continues to nourish a family for generations, and beams etched with hearts to symbolize love in a cherished apartment.
The Space That Keeps You is more than just a design book—it’s an exploration of the emotional bonds we form with the places we call home. By the end of this journey, readers will have a newfound appreciation for the spaces that not only shelter us but shape us in profound ways.