Why I Still Reach for An Affair with a House by Bunny Williams

Some homes impress you with their beauty. Others make you wish you had been invited to stay for the weekend. Bunny Williams' An Affair with a House has always done the latter for me.

This isn't simply a book about decorating—it's the story of creating a home with patience, intention, and an incredible attention to detail. Bunny takes readers through her beloved Virginia home one room at a time, sharing not only the finished spaces but also the thought process behind them. Every decision feels purposeful, yet never forced. You can tell this is a home that has been lived in, loved, and carefully refined over many years. 

What I admire most is Bunny's confidence in mixing styles, periods, and collected pieces without ever making a room feel overly designed. Antiques sit comfortably alongside upholstered furniture, family treasures, and architectural details, creating interiors that feel sophisticated but never precious. Somehow, every room invites you to settle in, pour a cup of coffee, and stay awhile.

As an interior designer, this book is a wonderful reminder that the best homes aren't created in a weekend or purchased from a single catalog. They're layered thoughtfully over time, with each piece contributing to the story of the people who live there.

Perhaps that's why I jokingly say I'm still waiting for my dinner invitation. Bunny has a remarkable gift for making complete strangers feel welcome before they've even stepped through the front door. If you love homes that feel timeless, deeply personal, and effortlessly collected, An Affair with a House is one of those rare design books you'll find yourself returning to again and again.

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