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12 Of The Best Interior Design Books, According To Vogue

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In the era of Pinterest and Instagram, it’s easy to find interiors inspiration with a flick of the index finger – sometimes too easy. The endless scroll is just that, serving up an onslaught of random photos that often lack originality. A better option? Browsing one of the best interior design books, as chosen by Vogue .

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Very few know how to work tiger-print Scalamandré fabric or a robin’s egg blue wall into the mix without overpowering a space, but Markham Roberts is one such person. Roberts made a name for himself at Mark Hampton’s legendary firm before striking out on his own in 1997, rising to the top of that era’s class of designers. A step-by-step guide to approaching design, this book is a must-have for any aspiring aesthete.

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“Karl Lagerfeld,” writes Patrick Mauriès in the introduction to Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses , “changed his decor even more often than his image.” Indeed, the 13 homes belonging to the late Chanel creative director that are featured here are remarkable in their aesthetic range – whether his art-deco Paris apartment from the 1970s, his 1980s Memphis-design Monte Carlo pied-à-terre, or his spare yet luxurious weekend retreat in Biarritz. As Mauriès summarises: “Lagerfeld collected interiors in the same way that Don Juan notched up conquests.”

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To this day, Mario Buatta is considered one of the most influential figures in interior design – the “Prince of Chintz” more or less defined two decades of decoration with an Americanised take on English country house style. After cleaning out his archives following his 2013 death, his former protegé Emily Evans Eerdman examines the central tenets of his style – and his legacy – in Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator.

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It’s the job of interior designers to interpret the fantasies of their clients through their own creative lens. But, left completely to their own devices – more specifically, within their own homes – how do they decorate? Inside: At Home with Great Designers chronicles the personal spaces belonging to the world’s greatest decorating minds, including Faye Toogood, Miles Redd, and Vincent van Duysen, providing a fascinating insight into their unencumbered creative ethos.

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Rose Uniacke is known for her light yet luxurious interiors that effortlessly combine modern touches and antique ones. In Rose Uniacke At Home, a monograph published by Rizzoli, she explores the defining characteristics of her style through her own 19th-century dwelling.

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Woman Made : Great Women Designers shines a spotlight on the pioneering – and oft-overlooked – female makers of the 20th and early 21st centuries, from the Bauhaus movement to Memphis design to post-modernism. The book pairs a short biography of the maker with one of their works, making it both a visual ode and an educational tool.

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Japanese Interiors explores 28 different private residences in Japan, from brutalist buildings in Tokyo to concrete seaside escapes in Kantō. In the process, it gives a rich visual history of the minimalist decor tradition of the country, which has inspired countless aesthetics, not only within the country’s borders, but around the world, too.

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More so than any other American brand, Ralph Lauren sells not just clothes, but a lifestyle: “I never liked fashion,” Lauren told the New York Times in 2021 . “I like things that get better with age.” Chronicling the many houses of Ralph Lauren and his wife Ricky – from a New York City apartment to a Bedford Country estate, a Colorado ranch to a Jamaican villa – Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living offers an unprecedented look inside the family’s impeccable homes.

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Photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna roamed from Tangiers to Antwerp, Ibiza to Montauk, to capture the eclectic homes featured in Haute Bohemians . Included in their number: artist Alessandro Twombly’s paintbrush-strewn studio north of Rome, the one-time bolthole of his father, Cy; Castello Gardena in the Dolomites, owned by the Franchetti family since the early 20th century and famed for its tiled stoves and Tyrolean panelling; and World of Interiors founder Min Hogg’s bougainvillaea-draped bolthole in the Canary Islands. See, too, Flores-Vianna’s follow-up, Haute Bohemians: Greece .

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Published to coincide with 10 years of her practice, Sophie Ashby’s first monograph, Home, Art, Soul , includes photographs of both her own houses and those of her clients, from a Victorian bathhouse in Brighton to a 17th-century bolthole on the Left Bank. Yes, flipping through its pages is a welcome escape into a Pierre Frey-printed world, but there are worthwhile time-saving lessons to be gleaned from its pages, too, from how to create a bijou “moodtray” that encapsulates the aesthetic of a room to budget-friendly solutions to common decorating problems (say, taking apart a coffee table book and framing its pages if you’ve got blank walls to fill).

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Released in 2013, Francois Halard’s debut, A Photographic Life , offered a glimpse into the homes of fashion greats ranging from Schiaparelli to Richard Avedon to Yves Saint Laurent. (One of Halard’s first assignments as a 23-year-old photographer was, in fact, to capture Saint Laurent’s home at 55 Rue de Babylone.) His sophomore effort, 2019’s A Visual Diary , homes in on artists as well as designers: Dries Van Noten’s Ringenhof , set in 55 acres of parkland near the mediaeval town of Lier; Eileen Gray’s E-1027 in the Alpes-Maritimes; The Menil House in Houston, Texas, designed by Philip Johnson and decorated by Charles James… Even more intimate? Last year’s Francois Halard: New Vision , the final volume in this triptych, which is worth ordering for the shots of Michelangelo Antonioni and Monica Vitti’s La Cupola in Sardinia alone.

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Beata Heuman launched her own practice in 2013 after years spent under the tutelage of Nicky Haslam, and her raison d’etre in the decade since has been infusing homes everywhere from Nantucket to North London with personality, colour and warmth. Every Room Should Sing uses the Swedish designer’s projects to illustrate key design principles (the importance of contrasts, the value of cosiness). Take, for example, the tiny mews apartment that Heuman reimagined in Paddington, inspired by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice – a masterclass in making the most of limited space – or the 17th-century Sussex cottage where she has “layered” different design movements (a Charleston-inspired library, a 1930s funkis-filled kitchen) to glorious effect.

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8 Essential Design Books Every Interiors Lover Should Read

By Heather Corcoran

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Whether you’re looking to brush up on the basic principles of good design or seeking some eye-candy inspiration, it’s always a good idea to stock up on design books. These classic tomes offer an aesthetic foundation for any interior designer’s toolkit, and are the perfect introductory education for anyone even just dabbling in the field.

Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spac es

By Ellen S. Fisher

The New York School of Interior Design wrote the book, quite literally, when it comes to the basics of decoration. Keep a copy of Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces (Clarkson Potter), written by NYSID dean Ellen Fisher, Ph.D., close by for whenever it’s time for a refresher on the fundamental concepts behind such grounding principles as the process of design.

The House in Good Taste: Design Advice From America’s First Interior Decorator

By Elsie de Wolfe

Since 1913, The House in Good Taste: Design Advice From America’s First Interior Decorator (Dover Publications) has guided designers looking to cultivate their sense of taste with advice from none other than Elsie de Wolfe , the “first lady” of American interior design.

The Decoration of Houses

By Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman Jr.

Long before Edith Wharton published her tales of life in New York’s upper crust, she collaborated with the architect of her own Newport, Rhode Island, renovation, Ogden Codman Jr., on what would become her first published book: 1897’s The Decoration of Houses (Dover Publications). More than 100 years later, her advice still resonates: Keep it simple, don’t worry about trends, and feel free to take cues from the best examples you can find.

On Decorating

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By Mark Hampton

An aesthetic guide from one of the most famous interior designers of all time, On Decorating (Potter Style) offers a dissertation on interiors penned by Mark Hampton , the tastemaker who left his mark everywhere from the White House to the American Embassy in Paris. Since it was first published in 1989, On Decorating has inspired countless design professionals and enthusiasts to take risks when making spaces, with Hampton-approved strategies for approaching color, comfort, and, of course, elegance.

The World of Ornament

By David Batterham

Expand your visual vocabulary with The World of Ornament (Taschen), a primer to decorative patterns throughout history. Curated by antiquarian bookseller David Batterham, the book combines two 19th-century French collections of pattern and decoration into one richly illustrated sourcebook that breaks down the aesthetic principles behind everything from textiles to tiles to illustrated texts, with examples drawn from cultures ranging from ancient Egypt to the European Middle Ages and beyond.

Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century

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When it comes to inspirational imagery, there’s little need to look further than Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century (Phaidon) . Covering 400 spaces from around the world and representing the work of some 300 creatives, the collection highlights legendary designers past and present, from Billy Baldwin to Karim Rashid, while also offering a look at the private domestic spaces of such iconic stylemakers as Bill Blass and Peggy Guggenheim.

Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary E dition

By Josef Albers

Few people are as closely associated with color theory as Josef Albers, the artist and educator known for his series of hue-on-hue square compositions. Albers was teaching graphic design at Yale when he published his influential guide to the principles of color theory in 1963. Featuring some 150 plates showcasing color relationships, Albers’s treatise on combining colors has been in print for more than half a century, most recently as Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition (Yale University Press).

1000 Chairs

By Charlotte & Peter Fiell

If a designer is only as good as her sources, 1000 Chairs (Taschen) is all you need for a one-stop crash course in the history of seating . From the craftsmanship of Charles Rennie MacKintosh to the Eameses’ early fiberglass experiments and the faceted creations of Konstantin Grcic, this field guide to famous chairs is more than just a designers’ dream sourcebook—it offers a world of inspiration for rethinking even the most everyday of objects around us.

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17 Essential Interior Design Books Every Stylish Home Should Have

By Ariel Okin and Elise Taylor

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In the era of Pinterest and Instagram, it’s easy to find interior inspiration with a flick of the index finger—sometimes too easy. The endless scroll is just that, serving up an onslaught of random photos that often lack originality. What to do instead of agonizing over the algorithm? Consider a curated coffee table book instead that showcases the best decor, and design minds, of our generation.

Mark D. Sikes—whom Jill Biden asked to decorate her White House office—is the authoritative voice on classic Americana style in his book More Beautiful. Meanwhile, the London-based designer Rose Uniacke’s monograph is fast becoming a cult classic (get it while a few copies remain on the shelves). For a touch more variety, look no further than Inside: At Home with Great Designers, which showcases the homes of everyone from Faye Toogood to Miles Redd. Speaking of Redd: his Assouline book, The Big Book of Chic, remains an indispensable bible of good taste.

Below, 17 essential interior design coffee-table books that every decor enthusiast should own.

Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living

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More so than any other American brand, Ralph Lauren sells not just clothes, but a lifestyle: “I never liked fashion,” Lauren himself told the New York Times in 2021 . “I like things that get better with age.” Denim and dresses weren’t just denim or dresses—they were part of an aesthetic that extended to your cars, to your home, to the very restaurant you dined at.

A new book by Rizzoli, Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living , shows just how true that is. Chronicling the many houses of Ralph Lauren and his wife Ricky—from a New York City apartment to a Bedford Country estate, from a Colorado ranch to a Jamaican villa—it not only offers an unprecedented look inside the family’s impeccable homes, but how, in turn, they’ve influenced the evolution of his clothing designs.

Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style

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To mark the 100th anniversary of Architectural Digest, its editors compiled the most notable homes shot within a centuries-worth of their pages. Some are significant due to their inhabitants, such as Diana Vreeland, Barack and Michelle Obama, and Truman Capote. Others are because of their famous architects like Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, and India Mahdavi. What they all have in common, however? Their interiors are utterly inspiring.

The Space That Keeps You

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Between 2010 and 2020, Jeremiah Brent and his husband, Nate Berkus, moved 10 times in 10 years. The thing is—Brent couldn’t tell you why. “Nate and I looked at each other and we’re like, ‘What is happening? We’re broken,’” Brent told Vogue in February. So the acclaimed interior decorator decided to write a book, The Space That Keeps You , about the people who have happily lived in their homes for several decades, despite the financial means to move if they wished. It’s as emotional as it is beautiful.

Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses

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“Karl Lagerfeld,” writes Patrick Mauriès in the introduction to Karl Lagerfeld: A Life in Houses , “changed his decor even more often than his image.” Indeed, the 13 homes belonging to the late Chanel creative director that are featured in the new book (published this week by Thames & Hudson) are remarkable in their aesthetic range—whether his Art Deco Paris apartment from the 1970s, his 1980s Memphis-design Monte Carlo pied-à-terre, or his spare yet luxurious weekend retreat in Biarritz. As Mauriès summarizes: “Lagerfeld collected interiors in the same way that Don Juan notched up conquests.”

Redefining Comfort

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Jake Arnold—whose clients include Katy Perry and Chrissy Teigen—has fast become one of the most in-demand interior designers in the world thanks to his dynamic style that infuses traditional English style with contemporary California one. “Timelessness can feel both contemporary and fresh,” he says. His first book, Redefining Comfort , examines nine of his most spectacular projects from Topanga Canyon to Idaho.

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator

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To this day, Mario Buatta is considered one of the most influential figures in interior design—the “Prince of Chintz” more or less defined two decades of decoration with an Americanized take on English country house style. After cleaning out his archives following his 2013 death, his former protegé Emily Evans Eerdman examines the central tenets of his style—and his legacy—in Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator.

Arranging Things

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Colin King, who styles spaces for major names like Roman and Williams Guild, is a master at artfully placing furniture and objects. His Rizzoli book, Arranging Things , written with Architectural Digest ’s Sam Cochran, delves deep inside his process of composing everything from coffee tables and bookshelves to windowsills. It may also inspire readers to visually craft their own rooms.

Inside: At Home with Great Designers

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It’s the job of interior designers to interpret the fantasies of their clients through their own creative lens. But, left completely to their own devices—more specifically, within their own homes—how do they decorate? Inside: At Home with Great Designers chronicles the personal spaces belonging to the world’s greatest decorating minds, including Faye Toogood , Miles Redd, and Vincent van Duysen, providing a fascinating insight into their unencumbered creative ethos.

Ken Fulk: The Movie in My Mind

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There’s no one who infuses an interior with more distinctive personality than Ken Fulk, the AD100 designer known as the decorator of choice for Silicon Valley’s elite. (Just look at his Lake Tahoe home for Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom and his wife, Nicole.) His coffee table book, with photography by Douglas Friedman, revisits over 30 years of Fulk’s vivid, extravagant, and even bacchanalian worlds, from a Napa Valley farmhouse to a Manhattan clubhouse.

Woman Made : Great Women Designers

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Woman Made: Great Women Designers

Woman Made : Great Women Designers shines a spotlight on the pioneering—and oft-overlooked—female makers of the 20th and early 21st centuries, from the Bauhaus movement to Memphis design to post-modernism. The book pairs a short biography of the maker with one of their works, making it both a visual ode and an educational tool.

Rose Uniacke At Home

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Rose Uniacke is known for her light yet luxurious interiors that effortlessly combine modern touches and antique ones—the Jo Malone headquarters in London, for example, pairs warm creams with a statement black chandelier. In Rose Uniacke At Home, a monograph published by Rizzoli, she explores the defining characteristics of her style through her own 19th-century dwelling.

Japanese Interiors

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Japanese Interiors explores 28 different private residences in Japan, from brutalist buildings in Tokyo to concrete seaside escapes in Kantō. In the process, it gives a rich visual history of the minimalist decor tradition of the country, which has inspired countless aesthetics not only within the country’s borders but around the world, too.

Carrier and Company: Positively Chic Interiors

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With a foreword from Vogue ’s very own Anna Wintour, interior design duo Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller of Carrier and Company present a portfolio of elegant and textured rooms, curated with the client’s personality in mind. From a vacation home in Florida to a cozy country retreat or a Manhattan loft, Carrier and Company brings their unique brand of eclecticism to a wide range of stunning projects.

More Beautiful: All-American Decoration

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Heralded the king of traditional home design with a twist—chinoiserie and sisal rugs abound—Mark D. Sikes’s More Beautiful, and its earlier iteration, Beautiful , really are just that. Organizing the book by color scheme (this, after all, is the man behind the hashtag #blueandwhiteforever), Sikes even handwrites some of his personal tips in the margins of this gorgeous tome, making it feel like you’ve stumbled upon a personal diary or field guide. An instant classic.

Decorating the Way I See It

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Very few know how to work tiger-print Scalamandré fabric or a robin’s egg blue wall into the mix without overpowering a space, but Markham Roberts is one such person. Roberts made a name for himself at Mark Hampton’s legendary firm before striking out on his own in 1997, rising to the top of that era’s class of designers. A step-by-step guide to approaching design, this book is a must-have for any aspiring aesthete.

Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People

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Filled with 36 uniquely gorgeous homes and gardens, many of which belong to the fashion and art world’s glitterati (including the late, great Oscar de la Renta’s perennially awe-inspiring home in the Dominican Republic), Vogue Living is a behind-the-scenes peek at the world’s most unique living quarters. Magnetic writing from the likes of Hamish Bowles and Marina Rust and iconic photography from Bruce Weber, Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, and Horst P. Horst combine into a legacy of inimitable Vogue storytelling.

The Big Book of Chic

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Miles Redd is credited with many a fashion editor’s home, past and present. Mixing Diana Vreeland’s love for color and irreverence with a lot of tailored sophistication, a Redd interior has its own distinct signature. After beginning his interior design career with names like Bunny Williams, Redd opened his own design firm in New York City in 1998—and people took notice. For a decade, Redd had been the creative director of Oscar de la Renta Home. If you’re looking for elegant whimsy, start here.

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15 Best Interior Design Books for Interior Designers and Students in 2023

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Interior Design Books

Books are the best sources of information. They contain records of the past and present so you can compare progress through generations. Regardless of whether you’re looking for creative inspiration, interior design ideas, knowledge of design concepts , or simply trying to understand different styles and design rules, books are the holy grail to find everything you need.

From projects by top interior designers who made history to practical tips for the everyday homeowner, you’ll find everything you need in a book!

Interior design books won’t only improve your knowledge but will also inspire your creative side. The more you read, you open your mind to different perspectives. You understand how design affects the way humans feel about their homes, and the impact that design ideas have on the well-being of the inhabitants when they are at home or at the commercial real estate you design.

If you’re on the hunt for something to read next in order to inspire the best home decor ideas, we have prepared a list of the best interior design books and tomes. This collection is the epitome of ideas to prep for your next big design project.

These books discuss everything from choosing the right paint colors for the walls to the artwork that best befit the theme of the rooms.

They share insights from tastemakers at the top of the industry including intricate decor ideas such as chinoiserie art pieces, perfectly placing diy pieces to highlight their special connection to the homeowners, maximalist and minimalist ideas from home stylists, and more.

Some of the new books also discuss bloggers that you need to follow to remain at the top of your game, especially in a competitive market in larger developing markets such as the New York real estate, Orange County, San Francisco, Chicago, etc.

So, let’s get down to discussing the best books on Interior Design

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  • Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave
  • Playbook For The New Normal – Foyr Neo
  • It’s the Little Things: Creating Big Moments in Your Home Through The Stylish Small Stuff
  • Edesign Business Blueprint – Foyr Neo
  • A House By the Sea by Bunny Williams
  • Styled: Secrets for arranging rooms, from tabletops to bookshelves by Emily Henderson
  • Evocative Style by Kelly Wearstler
  • Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide
  • Jungalow: Decorate Wild by Justina Blakeney
  • Inspired Design: The 100 Most Important Designers of the Past 100 Years
  • Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating
  • Domino: The Book of Decorating
  • Rebecca Atwood: Living With Pattern Coffee Table Book
  • New York School of Interior Design: Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces
  • The Kinfolk Home: A Book for Fulfilling, Slow Living

1. Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

If you’re a fan of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, where Chip and Joanna Gaines transform houses into aesthetically pleasing homes, then this book by Joanna Gaines is something you’d want to add to your to-be-read list.

This book talks about how decorators can personalize the home decor to not only appease the client with aesthetics but also optimize it to the personality of the homeowner.

Available on Amazon

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  • Hardcover – $20.90

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2. Interior Design Playbook In The New Normal From Foyr Neo

You can download the e-book as well as the audio format: The Playbook for Interior Design in the New Normal | Foyr Neo

The idea in this book is to help decorators find a balance between their creative side and blend it with the client’s need for practicality. After all the clients have to start and end their day at home surrounded by the decor that you choose. It has to feel personal on every level.

You can also find practical design tips for implementing a combination of classic and contemporary ideas for an eclectic vibe in farmhouses, townhouses, industrial layouts, and classic pre-war homes. it helps decorators reign in a new era of transforming a real estate property into a home.

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3. It's the Little Things: Creating Big Moments in Your Home Through The Stylish Small Stuff by Susanna Salk

This book features beautiful design details and arrangements that fill a home with personality. Design advice from the world’s top designers, such as Bunny Williams, Alessandra Branca, John Derian, and others come directly to you through this incredible set of guidelines for home design.

Salk shares design tips from her own home to add richness and personality to any interior, like adding trims and tassels, an upholstered chair in a corner, or an artistic mirror in an entry hall. To surround ourselves with things we love.

If you love decorating and want to take your home to a whole new level, this is definitely a book you want to read.

  • Available on Amazon for $45
  • Rizzoli Bookstore for $45.03

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4. E-design Business Blueprint From Foyr Neo

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This book recognizes the new norm of the world to embrace online designs on cloud-based platforms. It assists in simplifying the remote work process while providing valuable guidelines to amplify your designs using the best software applications at your disposal.

It perfectly outlines the need and implementation of digital services and how to streamline your interior design business with attention to designing, getting approval, sharing ideas, and laying out transparent business plans. It truly is the answer to your prayers as an interior designer.

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5. A House By The Sea By Bunny Williams

In this book filled with aesthetic photographs, Bunny Williams takes us on a tour of her island home in the Dominican Republic, amidst tropical gardens, overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

She tells the story about the vision she and her husband shared while designing and decorating the house and gardens surrounding it while reflecting on the beauty and relaxation of island living.

Some parts are coauthored by friends, providing a different perspective of being a guest of Bunny’s and offering further insight into the architecture and decor at La Colina.

What makes this book especially enjoyable is Bunny’s practical advice for every homeowner. She addresses many things in her book, like guest room design, mixing and matching, patios, and garden design.

This book is both entertaining and inspiring. You won’t regret taking the time to flip through this gorgeous tome.

  • Kindle – $16.99
  • Hardcover – $43.49

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6. STYLED: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves

The author Emily Henderson is a famous HGTV and Instagram icon. Her book is a great resource of comprehensive information, especially for those who are new to the design world.

In her book, she focuses on visual elements by arranging furniture around the living room or dining room and arranging items on the bookshelves in intricate patterns that grabs attention and inspires conversation.

She points out a set of tips and rules that you can apply to clients with various tastes and styles. Layering, balancing, and scaling all play into the overall aesthetics of the space and it is the minutia that ties everything together.

  • Kindle – $14.99
  • Hardcover – $23.73

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7. Evocative Style by Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler is one of the leading interior designers, known for her bold style and sophisticated blending of rustic with contemporary.

Her book ‘Evocative Style’ shows off Wearstler’s mastery of constructing spaces that tell a story. Each project is a mix of vintage and contemporary pieces. Keeping true to her reputation, she experiments with unique textures, patterns, and organic shapes along with custom and antique pieces of furniture, sometimes even DIY projects that fit the theme of the room.

The book is a testament to her whimsy and elegance in applying bold color palettes and geometric artwork while she pushes boundaries with her creative and rich modern interiors.

This book is a must-read for designers, home stylists, and homeowners alike for the sheer pleasure of discovering an underplayed design pattern that could change the entire outlook of the house.

Available on Amazon for $31.49

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8. Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide

‘More is more’ is the perfect way to describe Abigail Ahern’s book ‘Everything’.

In this book, you’ll learn the ins and outs of nailing the maximalist design aesthetic, from going bold with color to uniquely styling rooms with pieces of furniture.

The Maximalism style embraces vibrant color palettes including jewel tones, luxurious textiles, patterns, ornaments, and everything in between. Mixing and blending a range of interior design elements to create a dazzling space you’d be proud to call home.

If you want to learn to break the rules of interior design , play with different periodic styling in a single room, and have fun owning and displaying more items, this book is for you.

  • Hardcover – $43.39

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9. Jungalow: Decorate Wild by Justina Blakeney

Justina Blakeney’s book, ‘Jungalow: Decorate Wild,’ is a true inspiration to embrace the client’s wild side with your styling ideas. From choosing prominent color palettes, adding striking patterns , and breaking away from traditional design principles, this book is the ultimate guide to wild, free-spirited, and creative interiors.

This book is one of a kind; she’s sharing a combo of uplifting inspiration mixed with DIY instructions and interior design philosophies with her memoir.

Her goal is to encourage people to find inspiration in the world, introduce vibrancy at home, and empower homeowners to find their style and voice.

Read it cover-to-cover to get your Jungalow fix!

  • Hardcover – $20.99

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10. Inspired Design: The 100 Most Important Designers of the Past 100 Years by Jennifer Boles

If you’re a design student, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the 100 most important designers in history.

Unlike other books that address just one designer, this one features big interior designer names and their best portfolios, lessons to learn from them, and how they changed the industry and contributed to the development in the field of interior design.

Available on Amazon for $75

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11. Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating by Lauren Liess

Lauren is a home decor blogger and designer known for her great sense of styling and organizational skills.

In her book, she encourages readers to introduce natural elements indoors by mixing modern eclectic collections and quirky vintage decor.

In this book, she addresses:

  • Fundamentals – which incorporates lists of outlines of materials, tips, and methods for creating a space
  • Aesthetics  – including styling, mood, authenticity, juxtaposition, comfort, luxury, charm, risk, & confidence
  • A step-by-step guide for decorating each room in your home and paying special attention to the living room, bedroom, and dining room where people spend most of their time.

You’ll learn the essential elements of interior design starting with how to create a mood board befitting your client’s psychological preferences for or against certain colors, and how to tackle decor challenges.

The book is great for freshly graduated interior designers, student looking for advice on how to start creating a beautiful space, and even homeowners working on a makeover. It also makes for a beautiful coffee table book in larger real estate and interior design firms.

  • Kindle – $17.27
  • Hardcover – $22.99

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12. Domino: The Book of Decorating

‘Domino: The Book of Decorating’ was a bestseller upon its release. It takes you room by room, providing valuable tips on how to decorate your own home or that of a client. It provides a quintessential guide to interior design with plenty of photographs of professionally decorated rooms in many different styles.

It shows real-life examples of how creative people inhabit their own spaces that may not be perfect in symmetry but appeal to the psychology of the homeowner.

The samples provide inspiration for mixing styles and subtly explain why each room needs to be treated as an individual entity with a singular character before converging with the theme of the house.

It also enunciates the significance of the pieces of furniture, fixtures, artwork, and paint jobs in adding to the aesthetic value of the property. It’s a quick read with photos in a magazine-like format.

  • Kindle – $12.99
  • Hardcover – $22.77

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13. Rebecca Atwood: Living With Pattern

Textile designer Rebecca Atwood wrote this book to showcase the art of blending and layering patterns. She provides inspiration and tips to help any design enthusiast properly work with patterns, get great designs, and transform their home decor from average to extraordinary.

  • Hardcover – $20.49

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14. New York School of Interior Design: Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces by Ellen S. Fisher

This excellent reference for home decor is considered the ultimate Interior Design guide. This book contains detailed content for decorators with a comprehensive focus on home design, color theory, and space-specific modules.

It offers the key elements of design, rendering it the only book you’ll ever need, especially for practising your craft in New York. It was built on the Home Study Course which is the foundation of the New York School’s curriculum.

It’s a helpful reference for student and self-taught designers and decorators when it comes to the technical elements of the job.

  • Kindle – $19.99
  • Hardcover – $46.99

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15. The Kinfolk Home: A Book for Fulfilling, Slow Living by Nathan Williams

Kinfolk author Nathan Williams takes readers inside 35 homes worldwide, interviewing people about their home design and styling needs. He showcases how to embrace slow life to get benefits like simplifying your lifestyle and cultivating community— which allows you to create a beautiful and intimate living space from different perspectives around the world.

In this book, the reader explores the stunning interiors of these homes. Some are urban homes with contemporary styling while others honor their history and roots with classic and rustic interior design .

The book features insightful conversations, artistic aesthetics, and vibrant photographs of each home tour, which is guaranteed to inspire any decorator and interior designer.

  • Kindle – $18.99
  • Hardcover – $25.99

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If you’re a student, a designer, or a homeowner, the books listed above will teach you a thing or two about interior design, color palettes, the process involved with makeovers, and more.

However, if you’re just starting a business as an interior designer , E-design Business Blueprint will provide you with a sound strategy to have more opportunities, expand your clientele, plan the tools you need, and set services and prices for a successful virtual business.

If you’re part of an interior design firm at the moment, The Ultimate Playbook for Interior Design in the New Normal is best suited to help you navigate the design process successfully with a checklist of things to do.

It will provide insights regarding how to adapt your business during the new normal that came into existence since the pandemic. It will help you design homes and offices with enough resilience to keep your business running and navigate successfully in the new world order.

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If you’re a bit hesitant to scroll down because you’re assuming that our whole list consists of monographs from interior designers, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Of course we included a few, but we also threw in architecture and landscaping books into the mix. For the historical interior enthusiasts out there, we even found several reads that break down how specific design eras came about and how they've persisted throughout the decades. So whether you buy a book simply because of its glossy images or want to learn something new about the interiors world, you'll find the perfect read here. Additionally, some of our favorite books are on sale right now, so add to cart ASAP.

"I discovered photographer Susan Kaufman on Instagram. As a New Yorker, I have a soft spot for beautiful images of the city in the rain, snow, and, of course, sunshine," Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner admits. "When I learned that she had assembled her collection of photos into a book, I ordered it immediately. I flip through it all the time, admiring all of the charming nooks I never would have discovered on my own—even in my eight years of living here!" The best part about this book is the fact that it's not terribly big (seven by nine inches), so it tends to always sit on the top of a stack.

When Dallas-based architecture Droese Raney finally published a book, fans of the firm rejoiced. The 360-page tome includes 16 of the most awe-inspiring projects, such as clothing store Billy Reid, Dallas restaurant Mi Cocina, and Forty Five Ten, a four-story Dallas department store appointed entirely in Knoll furniture and textiles. Though each of the firm's projects are vastly different, they all boast Droese Raney's signature sculptural feel.

We couldn't round up the best interior decorating books and not include one of our favorites, Joanna Gaines' third installment of Magnolia Table , which she published in the spring of 2023. Technically, it's a cookbook, just like the previous two iterations, but this one is chock-full of inspiring images of the design enthusiast's gorgeous kitchen. Otherwise, if you're buying it for the recipes, you'll find such delicacies as honey butter layered biscuit bites, bananas foster pancakes, and Brussels sprout Gruyère gratin. This book is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach.

Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living by Lauren Liess

Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living by Lauren Liess

Virginia-based interior designer Lauren Liess 's third tome (her fourth is currently available for pre-order ) hit stands back in 2019, but it's still one of our favorites on offer because the content never goes out of fashion—literally. All 256 pages are about creating warm and comfortable interiors whose look knows no time constraints. Throughout the book, Leiss relies on her four must-haves (something old, something new, nature, and simplicity) for designing layered spaces.

House Beautiful: Live Colorfully by Editors of House Beautiful

House Beautiful: Live Colorfully by Editors of House Beautiful

Of course, we had to include our very own coffee table book, which was written and curated by the editors of House Beautiful . It's less of a how-to book and more of a display of color done right. Each section features a specific color point of view, if you will, that demonstrates the beauty of the way colors can interact. The main takeaway is that no color, shade, or tone is off limits in the home.

Sense of Place by Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel

Sense of Place by Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel

This book is from a mother-daughter design duo who specialize in quiet luxury interiors. As you can tell from the cover, they have a penchant for more muted settings. This book features several elegant landscapes and the interior shots will certainly get your creative, decorative juices flowing.

Mid-Century Modern by Bradley Quinn

Mid-Century Modern by Bradley Quinn

What would a roundup of design-centric coffee table books be without at least one midcentury modern -focused pick? The design movement, which was popular from 1945 to 1969, first hit Europe then the U.S., where it's still popular today. After World War II, designers wanted to turn away from ornamental, extravagant furniture of the past and move towards pieces that felt more streamlined and simple. You can find such creations illustrated in this gorgeous book of authentic midcentury design.

Right at Home by Bobby Berk

Right at Home by Bobby Berk

As avid fans of Bobby Berk (we will be mourning his absence after Queer Eye Season 8 ), we wanted to include his book on our list. If he's taught us anything throughout his tenure on the highly emotional show, it's that the way your home makes you feel matters, so paying special attention to decorating it is paramount. This book shows you how to design your space, no matter what size it may be, so that it has an impact on you.

Life Along the Hudson by Pieter Estersohn

Life Along the Hudson by Pieter Estersohn

"I have this book and I can't even tell you how many times I look at it, but it's at least several times a month," Cherner says. "It so chock-full of gorgeous historic estates that were erected in the early days of the English colonies, so all of the homes boast that stately, majestic look that you really don't see in new-builds anymore. I have a weakness for renovated old houses , so this book really took me for a ride."

Livable Luxe by Brigette Romanek

Livable Luxe by Brigette Romanek

On the other hand, if your style leans more contemporary than it does historic, this book by interior designer Brigette Romanek will give you some great visual pointers, starting with the palette. Romanek details how to use color in the most flattering ways for pretty much any room in any home.

Oasis: Modern Desert Homes Around the World by iO Tillett Wright

Oasis: Modern Desert Homes Around the World by iO Tillett Wright

These types of highly modern homes may not be the warmest in terms of aesthetics, but they sure are unique. If you have an affinity for this kind of look, you will absolutely thumb through this page-turner by author and photographer iO Tillett Wright weekly. The artist has captured some of the most interesting homes in the world.

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome by James T. Farmer III

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome by James T. Farmer III

Perhaps the polar opposite of the previous architectural style, these types of undeniably Southern homes, which show up in basically every state below the Mason-Dixon line, are beautiful in their own right. This book features plenty of homes that interior designer James T. Farmer III designed across the country. Though some find themselves up north, all of them boast that classical and traditional appeal that any design lover can appreciate.

Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore by Beau Ciolino and Matt Armato

Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore by Beau Ciolino and Matt Armato

An inspiring and witty book by a couple we all know and love, Beau Ciolino and Matt Armato's latest tome is all about creating spaces you actually like coming home to. If you don't know them from their elegant designs, you may be familiar with their menswear blog " Probably This ." This book is all about designing a home you love on the cheap.

McAlpine: Romantic Modernism by Bobby McAlpine

McAlpine: Romantic Modernism by Bobby McAlpine

The fourth and most recent book by architect Bobby McAlpine is all about romanticism in design. All of his projects featured in his latest tome offer a glimpse of the various styles out there, but the one element that ties them all together, he says, is poetry. No, there aren't rhyming schemes or lyrical stanzas, but a fluidity that comes with his work. The homes featured in this book range from Elizabethan and Dutch to colonial Caribbean and agrarian American, so no matter what style speaks to you most, you'll find a version of it here.

The deVOL Kitchen by Paul O'Leary, Robin McLellan, and Helen Parker

The deVOL Kitchen by Paul O'Leary, Robin McLellan, and Helen Parker

"I grew up in a house with a deVOL kitchen, so this one hits home," Cherner admits. "When I saw this as a suggested book on my Amazon account, I ordered it without giving it much thought, and once it arrived, I felt like I was back in my childhood home again." Published just over a year ago, the creatives behind the British kitchen design firm included their favorite projects in this elegantly curated book.

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“Live Beautiful” by Athena Calderone

“Live Beautiful” by Athena Calderone

In Live Beautiful , Athena Calderone, the creative force behind the lifestyle site Eyeswoon , offers a glimpse into the homes of accomplished creatives ranging from decorators like Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent to fashion tastemakers like Jenna Lyons. They share the inspiration behind their well-decorated homes and how the average homeowner can recreate the look. 

Rizzoli S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration

S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration

If you're obsessed with patterns like stripes and florals, this is for you. In this coffee table book, Schumacher—the iconic fabric and wallpaper company—celebrates the creative ways designers have used their most beloved prints over the years. 

The Home Edit

The Home Edit

Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit have organized spaces for everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Gwyneth Paltrow. If you haven't had a chance to steal tips from their Netflix show, Get Organized , now's the time to sit down with their book, which is full of advice on making just about any room look more polished.

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave: Target Exclusive Edition

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave: Target Exclusive Edition

If you consider yourself a fan of HGTV's Fixer Upper , where Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed old homes into Instagram-worthy properties, add her book to your collection. In it, you'll find ideas for decorating with antiques, experimenting with industrial decor, and more.

Kelly Wearstler: Evocative Style

Kelly Wearstler: Evocative Style

When it comes to leading interior designers, it doesn't get any better than Kelly Wearstler. Evocative Style shows off Wearstler's mastery of fashioning spaces that tell a story, whether it's through mixing vintage and contemporary pieces or experimenting with unique textures and organic shapes.

The New Southern Style

The New Southern Style

Look no further than interiors photographer and stylist Alyssa Rosenheck to uncover the truth about Southern style, thanks to glimpses of her stunning home as well as those of design influencers, like Leanne Ford. This refreshing look at Southern culture, including its emerging design trends, will tempt you to bring more charm into your own abode.

Gibbs Smith Modern Americana

Modern Americana

Leave it to interior designer Max Humphrey to reveal what it takes to pull off a modern Americana aesthetic. Think pointers on decorating with gingham, old maps, flea market treasures, and custom furnishings—all with a focus on crafting an interior that feels layered and lived-in. 

Rebecca Atwood: Living With Pattern Coffee Table Book

Rebecca Atwood: Living With Pattern Coffee Table Book

There's an art to layering patterns in an interior and Brooklyn-based textile designer Rebecca Atwood shows exactly how it's done in this book. A healthy mix of design inspiration and practical how-to's makes this title a must-have for any decor lover. 

Elements of Family Style: Elegant Spaces for Everyday Life

Elements of Family Style: Elegant Spaces for Everyday Life

It's no secret that lifestyle blogger and decorator  Erin Gates  knows all about designing a beautiful room. Steal a dose of her style with this book that has all the tips you could ever need to make your home stylish, comfortable, and most importantly, functional for a busy family. 

Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles

Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles

Sometimes all it takes is browsing through a book of picture-perfect rooms to land on a brilliant design idea for your own space. Amber Lewis'  Made for Living has more than 250 photographs that offer pointers on paint colors, throw pillows, lighting, and just about any other design element you've always been curious about.

Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide

Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide

More is more is the perfect way to describe Abigail Ahern's Everything . Learn the ins and outs of nailing the maximalist design aesthetic, from going bold with color to mixing furniture styles. 

Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home

Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home

An organized space never fails to exude beauty, and Nikki Boyd's Beautifully Organized proves just that. This inspiring book will encourage you to rid your home of clutter once and for all and put the items that hold special meaning to you on full display. 

May I Come In?: Discovering the World in Other People's Houses

May I Come In?: Discovering the World in Other People's Houses

New York magazine editor Wendy Goodman has covered some of the most breathtaking homes in the world over the years. In May I Come In? , she opens the doors to more than 75 of her favorites and highlights some of her own memorabilia and photos along the way.

"Travel Home" by Caitlin Flemming

"Travel Home" by Caitlin Flemming

Any travel enthusiast would appreciate this book's engaging look at homes around the world, from Portugal to Marrakesh. Its beautiful photography and tips on arranging a global-inspired room makes it perfect for any design obsessive. 

Home For The Soul

Home For The Soul

We can all do our part to live a more sustainable life and Home for the Soul offers thoughtful interior design pointers to point you in the right direction.  

"More Beautiful" by Mark D. Sikes

"More Beautiful" by Mark D. Sikes

What does it take to make your home more beautiful? That's the premise behind Mark D. Sikes' coffee table book. The top designer, who is known for his love of a blue-and-white color palette, shares some of his top all-American spaces that are equal parts sophisticated and comfortable.

Abrams Jungalow: Decorate Wild

Jungalow: Decorate Wild

Get inspired to be a bit more daring with your design style, thanks to Justina Blakeney's upcoming book, Jungalow: Decorate Wild . Read it from cover to cover and you'll feel more confident in choosing color schemes, going bold with patterns, and breaking away from traditional design principles.

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If you're a design enthusiast, chances are an interior design book is always front-and-center, spilling from your shelves to coffee tables, and seen throughout every room in your home. And rightfully so. 

These buys don't just add structure or bold color to previously bare tabletops or shelves; they work miracles when used as decor. They'll instantly elevate your book storage ideas on a whim, pulling together rooms. Plus, their versatility does not stop there. 

Browse the guide below for our favorite buys to display on your coffee table — or to gift to someone special this year. 

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1. Inspired by Nature: Creating a personal and natural interior by Hans Blomquist

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Inspired by Nature: Creating a personal and natural inte rior by Hans Blomquist for $22.03, at Amazon

Hans Blomquist’s latest book is all about creating evocative interiors through the innate imperfections of natural materials.

As an established stylist, art director, photographer, and author, Hans Blomquist is recognized as the master of his aesthetic. Rustic edges, moody colors, and natural materials are blended with a warm, welcoming style, all visible in this book. 

It explores his approach to interiors, encouraging us to see the world through his eye, constructing imagery using the humbles of items to create painterly and thought-provoking spaces.

2. Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone

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Live Beautiful  by Athena Calderone for $31.18, at Amazon

In her new book, visual storyteller Athena Calderone showcases homes that have a classic yet current style.   

As a tastemaker and the founder of lifestyle blog EyeSwoon, US-based Athena Calderone knows a thing or two about living beautifully. In her latest book, the appropriately titled Live Beautiful, Athena delves into a hand-picked selection of designer dwellings, exploring how each of their carefully crafted interiors came together. 

3. Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm by Lulu Lytle

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Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm by Lulu Lytle for $34.90, at Amazon

Back in 2010, after learning that Angraves (England's last remaining rattan weaving workshop) was closing, designer Lulu Lytle, co-founder of Soan Britain, decided to step in and take matters into her own hands. 

With a keen passion for promoting traditional skills and as an avid lover of rattan, Lytle's newest book closely examines the consumer appeal of rattan throughout the ages and concludes. 

4. The Lives of Others: Sublime Interiors of Extraordinary People by Simon Watson

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The Lives of Others: Sublime Interiors of Extraordinary People  by Simon Watson for $34.99, at Amazon

Take a trip down imagination lane with a new book that showcases the beautiful homes of fascinating creatives. 

With a career that spans over 30 years, internationally renowned interiors photographer Simon Watson has captured some spectacular homes belonging to fascinating people. The stories presented in his aptly titled book, The Lives of Others: Sublime Interiors of Extraordinary People, are that – a handful of remarkable residences that he’s explored over the years. 

With an innate ability to capture intimacy, Simon takes the reader on a personal journey, revealing not only the creativity and personality of each dwelling and its esteemed inhabitants but also his own experience from each encounter. Displaying an exceptional collection of art from around the world, Christian Louboutin’s 18th-century apartment in Paris is every bit as avant-garde as you’d expect. 

5. Still: The Slow Home by Natalie Walton

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Still: The Slow Home by Natalie Walton for $38.94, at Amazon

Embrace the new slower place of life with Natalie Walton’s book of inspiring homes that celebrate stillness. 

Many of us are navigating a new pace of living and searching for ways to make a positive change; Natalie Walton’s book,  Still: The Slow Home,  is a visual journey of beautiful abodes across the world.

6. Be My Guest: At Home with the Tastemakers by Pierre Sauvage

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Be My Guest: At Home with the Tastemakers  by Pierre Sauvage for $55.12, at Amazon

Discover a world of glamor and hosting with a new tome that invites you into the homes of tastemakers. 

As the owner and creative director of Parisian design firm Casa Lopez, Pierre Sauvage is a man to know when it comes to stylish interiors fit for entertaining. In his beautiful new book, Be My Guest: At Home with the Tastemakers, he shares his love for  art de Vivre  by taking us into the exquisite homes of 20 leading names from the fashion, interior design, beauty, and art worlds. 

It’s a starry list, including Martina Mondadori, Aerin Lauder, and Carolina Irving, to name just a few.

7. The Garden: Before & After by Randle Siddeley

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Whether you need a little inspiration or some light entertainment, it's always a good idea to have an interior design book on hand. You can pour over the beautiful pages, get helpful tips and then turn around and use the book as functional home decor. It's a win-win- win .

And lucky for you, 2021 turned out to be an amazing year for new interior design books. Here are 10 titles published in the last few months that you can gift or keep for yourself.

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'Design Remix' by Corey Damen Jenkins

If you love traditional spaces with a bold twist, then do yourself a favor and grab Design Remix by Corey Damen Jenkins. Over the course of 240 pages, Corey shares stunning examples of his work and explains how he reimagines classic interiors with fresh color, pattern and texture. One look at the cover, and you'll definitely want to display this baby on your coffee table.

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'Preservation of Style' by Alexandra Gargiulo

When you need a quick mental vacation or timeless design inspiration, pick up Preservation of Style by Alexandra Gargiulo. This beautiful linen-bound book opens like a love letter to Los Angeles and takes readers on a visual journey through the city's most iconic apartment buildings from the 1920s and '30s. Between the wistful architectural photographs and quotes, you'll get a sense of what makes Los Angeles so special.

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'Jungalow: Decorate Wild' by Justina Blakeney

It's no secret that we love designer Justina Blakeney and her signature "Jungalow" style around here. Take cues from the Bohemian Queen's new book, and embrace vibrant colors, patterns, plants and more in your own home. We really admire how Blakeney gives herself permission to go wild and live an authentic style, and we have a feeling you will too. (And P.S.? The book under the dust jacket is absolutely gorgeous .)

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'Vivid: Style in Color' by Julia Green

If you're a fan of color but aren't quite sure how to work it into your home, then this is the book for you. Throughout Vivid , stylist Julia Green not only explores primary and secondary shades and how they influence our mood, but she also offers tips for injecting them into a room. Bonus: The book itself boasts a goldenrod cover and an electric teal edge, so you can practice decorating with it.

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If you're a traditionalist at heart (or know someone who is), then you need to snag a copy of Steve and Brooke Giannetti's book Patina Homes. Inside, the husband-and-wife duo share 12 of their most distinctive home projects to date, and Steve reveals how he's used their timeless "Patina" style to solve architectural challenges. Expect to get plenty of ideas for warm, neutral palettes and antique furnishings.

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Want to breathe new life into your home? Designer Beata Heuman will show you how its done in her self-titled debut book. Every interior is a feast for the eyes, with cheerful color palettes, bespoke fabrics, unique wallpapers, eclectic furnishings etc. By the end, you'll know how to find your voice and forge your own authentic living spaces.

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AN INTERIOR designer has revealed seven popular trends that she said you should never decorate your house with.

Valentina revealed one common household decoration that "downgrades the room" and shared why you need to get rid of your magazines.

Valentina is not a fan of using magazines as decor

Speaking on her YouTube channel, @houseofvalentina , she said: "These items aren't giving us the full potential of our space.

Valentina revealed that she herself has displayed magazines around her house, as decorations.

However, she said that this is not a "good look".

"They just look messy, and don't convey a sophisticated look", she said.

Having magazines on display is unsophisticated, according to Valentina

The interior designer said that she does not think that people should have their laundry hanging out when they have guests around.

She said that if you don't have time to put it all away before people arrive, you can put it in a wicker basket.

Valentina said you should never leave your laundry out when guests are over

"Most people store their remotes on the table, I never do that", Valentina said.

She said that leaving your TV remote out is very messy, and recommended putting them in a drawer or a box.

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Valentina said that she would never decorate her home with trophies or memorabilia.

"Generally speaking these things are clutter, so I put memorabilia and keepsakes in a box.

"That way when I want to be sentimental, I know where to put them".

Trophies look like clutter, the designer said

Small Books

Small books make your home look "cluttered" according to Valentina.

She said that she tucks these books into a cupboard, and only has larger books out on display.

"I love books, I just don't decorate with the little ones", she said.

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To predict the top shades of 2024, sales data at Homebase analysed 5 colours that have surged in popularity with customers.

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The top five trending colours for 2024 are: 

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  • Green (+29%) 
  • Orange (+27%)

Copper has replaced rose gold, whilst blush is the new magnolia, and Brits are also going bold by slapping black paint all over their walls. 

Green is always popular colour, but the shade ‘Fresh Herb’ – a versatile, pale grey-toned green - is hitting hundreds of customers baskets.

Meanwhile, terracotta is taking over with ‘Frosted Papaya’, a peachy orange shade dominating bathrooms.

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Valentina said that leaving cereal boxes out on display is "not pretty".

She said that she decants everything into pretty containers, from cereal, to soap, and salt and pepper.

The interiors expert said: "I know people may say that this is not decor, but if they are out on display, then technically this does count as decoration.

She recommended decanting cereal, for a more sophisticated look

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Valentina's final tip is to get rid of dried flowers.

She said: "I've tried so hard to get on board with the dried flowers trend, it's been so in, but they just look dead."

Valentina said dried flowers really "downgrade the room, and recommended using artificial flowers instead.

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AN INTERIOR designer has revealed seven popular trends that she said you should never decorate your house with.

Valentina revealed one common household decoration that "downgrades the room" and shared why you need to get rid of your magazines.

Valentina is not a fan of using magazines as decor

Speaking on her YouTube channel, @houseofvalentina , she said: "These items aren't giving us the full potential of our space.

Valentina revealed that she herself has displayed magazines around her house, as decorations.

However, she said that this is not a "good look".

"They just look messy, and don't convey a sophisticated look", she said.

Having magazines on display is unsophisticated, according to Valentina

The interior designer said that she does not think that people should have their laundry hanging out when they have guests around.

She said that if you don't have time to put it all away before people arrive, you can put it in a wicker basket.

Valentina said you should never leave your laundry out when guests are over

"Most people store their remotes on the table, I never do that", Valentina said.

She said that leaving your TV remote out is very messy, and recommended putting them in a drawer or a box.

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She said that leaving your remotes out is messy

Trophies And Memorabila

Valentina said that she would never decorate her home with trophies or memorabilia.

"Generally speaking these things are clutter, so I put memorabilia and keepsakes in a box.

"That way when I want to be sentimental, I know where to put them".

Trophies look like clutter, the designer said

Small Books

Small books make your home look "cluttered" according to Valentina.

She said that she tucks these books into a cupboard, and only has larger books out on display.

"I love books, I just don't decorate with the little ones", she said.

2024’s Top Trending Colours for Interior Design

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Homebase has revealed the official trending colours for this year.

To predict the top shades of 2024, sales data at Homebase analysed 5 colours that have surged in popularity with customers.

Copper, pink and black are predicted to be the hottest colours on Brit’s walls this year, while bathrooms are seeing a surprising rise in terracotta colour schemes.

The top five trending colours for 2024 are: 

  • Copper (+57%) 
  • Pink (+38%) 
  • Black (+34%) 
  • Green (+29%) 
  • Orange (+27%)

Copper has replaced rose gold, whilst blush is the new magnolia, and Brits are also going bold by slapping black paint all over their walls. 

Green is always popular colour, but the shade ‘Fresh Herb’ – a versatile, pale grey-toned green - is hitting hundreds of customers baskets.

Meanwhile, terracotta is taking over with ‘Frosted Papaya’, a peachy orange shade dominating bathrooms.

Packaged Goods

Valentina said that leaving cereal boxes out on display is "not pretty".

She said that she decants everything into pretty containers, from cereal, to soap, and salt and pepper.

The interiors expert said: "I know people may say that this is not decor, but if they are out on display, then technically this does count as decoration.

She recommended decanting cereal, for a more sophisticated look

Dried Flowers

Valentina's final tip is to get rid of dried flowers.

She said: "I've tried so hard to get on board with the dried flowers trend, it's been so in, but they just look dead."

Valentina said dried flowers really "downgrade the room, and recommended using artificial flowers instead.

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