A guide to building a home that will stand the test of time, turning every scratch into a cute keepsake and one where life can thrive, kids grow up, and dogs run wild.

This Monocle book tells us how to turn "home" into home. A practical atlas and a great source of inspiration, the Monocle Guide to Cozy Homes introduces you to interiors, furniture and locations that need to be known, as well as portraits of people who can make it a reality.

Monocle Guide to Cozy Homes celebrates durability and meaning through a collection of houses that tell a story. Most books on architecture and interior depict houses refined to perfection, manicured to such an extent that it is hard to imagine anyone living there: they seem to underestimate the fact that houses are meant to be inhabited. They should be able to withstand scratches and bumps and be part of a community, be it in a Chicago skyscraper or on Australia's sunny coast.