What if the secret to a beautiful home isn\u2019t<\/em> following trends, but trusting your instincts? That\u2019s the question at the heart of\u00a0Shaping Spaces<\/em>, the debut book from Sydney interior designer Claudia Lambert.<\/p>\n At a time when social media has made our homes increasingly uniform,\u00a0Shaping Spaces<\/em>\u00a0offers a refreshing alternative. Through a collection of thoughtfully designed residential projects, practical insights and personal reflections, Claudia encourages readers to move beyond perfection and create spaces that genuinely reflect who they are.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople have become so worried about making a mistake that they remove everything interesting from a room,\u201d she says. \u201cThe homes we remember aren\u2019t the perfect ones. They\u2019re the ones with personality.\u201d<\/p>\n Before establishing her design studio, Claudia spent 15 years working in psychology; a background that continues to shape her approach to design today. Rather than beginning with colours, finishes or furniture, she starts with people; how they live, what they love and how they want to feel<\/em> within a space.<\/p>\n That philosophy has become the foundation of both her design practice and\u00a0Shaping Spaces.<\/em><\/p>\n Part inspiration, part practical guide, the book explores the principles that underpin her work, from planning and materiality to art, colour and self-expression. Throughout its pages, readers are encouraged to develop confidence in their own aesthetic, embrace individuality and create homes that evolve over time.<\/p>\n Known for her art-led interiors and layered approach to decorating, Claudia believes the most memorable homes are those that tell a story. Not because they\u2019re perfect, but because they\u2019re personal.<\/p>\n \u201cArt isn\u2019t the finishing touch,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s often the starting point. Some of the most successful spaces begin with a single piece that sparks an emotional response.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Featuring a diverse collection of projects,\u00a0Shaping Spaces<\/em>\u00a0celebrates homes filled with character, creativity and meaning. More than a design book, it is an invitation to approach interiors with curiosity rather than caution and to create spaces that feel deeply connected to the people who live within them.<\/p>\n In a culture increasingly driven by trends,\u00a0Shaping Spaces<\/em>\u00a0is a reminder that the most beautiful homes are often the ones that could belong to no one else.<\/p>\n Published by Smith Street Books, Shaping Spaces<\/em>\u00a0by Claudia Lambert is available for pre-order now<\/a><\/strong> through leading booksellers nationally and internationally, launching 29 September 2026. RRP $69.99<\/p>\n Claudia Lambert is the founder and creative director of Claudia Lambert Interiors, a Sydney-based interior design studio renowned for creating homes rich in personality, colour and art. Drawing on a previous 15-year career in psychology, Claudia\u2019s work explores the connection between people and place, helping clients create homes that feel authentic, meaningful and uniquely their own.\u00a0Shaping Spaces\u00a0<\/em>is her debut book.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/files.theinteriorsaddict.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Claud-book-portrait_Finals-1-640x960.jpg\")
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