At a time when this generation has embraced the online world of design blogs, Pinterest and Houzz, talented designers are still committed to publishing stunning books filled with inspiration and beauty. A well-rounded appreciation of design styles comes from a well-rounded collection of resources, and we’ve chosen 10 titles that deserve a space on your shelf.
Black and White (and a bit in between): Timeless Interiors Dramatic Accents and Stylish Collections By Celerie Kemble
Sometimes, getting back to the basics – even with colors – is the key to impeccable design. Black and White is one of the most classic combinations and designer Celerie Kemble invites you into more than 100 spaces, offering witty advice and suggestions for the best accessories from tile to paint along the way.
The Language of Interior Design By Alexa Hampton
As the daughter of interior design legend Mark Hampton, Alexa traveled the world by her father’s side, touring the great architectural landmarks and training her eye. Her book explores the beauty of design from the architecture down to the books on the shelves.
The Whimsical Home: Interior Design with Thrift Store Finds, Flea Market Gems and Recycled Goods By Susanna Zacke and Sania Hedengren
Let’s face it: vintage is in. And what’s more fun than decorating your home with well-used, wellloved and highly styled items? Susanna and Sania use five different homes to show readers how to pull off the vintage chic look with tips at the end of each chapter.
Design Sponge at Home By Grace Bonney
When beloved design blogger Grace Bonney published her first long-awaited book, avid fans of her blog, Design Sponge, pretty much considered it a décor bible. With a foreword by Jonathan Adler, you get advice from two major designers for the price of one.
Mrs. Howard Room By Room By Phoebe Howard
A perfect study in singular spaces, the book is broken down by rooms, with chapters on living rooms and libraries, bathrooms and kitchens, bedrooms, children’s rooms, and even outdoor spaces. For when you want to focus on just, you know… a room.
The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes By Justina Blakeney
This book explores 20 homes of the New Bohemians, defined by Justina as boutique owners and bloggers, entrepreneurs and ex-pats, artists and urban farmers. In addition, each home is accompanied by an Adopt-an-Idea section that offers general decor, styling and shopping tips for easy duplication in your own home.
The Nesting Place: It Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Beautiful By Myquillyn Smith
As it’s so appropriately put on Myquillyn’s blog, The Nester, this book is for the perfectionist with a stack of art on the floor in the corner or for the friend who thinks homemaking and creativity isn’t her thing. It is. It’s in all of us. This book has serious heart.
Simplicity By Nancy Braithwaite
In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to simplicity. In her long-awaited first book, she dives into how to achieve it in three different styles – classic, contemporary and country.
Timeless Style By Suzanne Kasler
Suzanne Kasler is known for her Southern charm, European sensibility and respect for architectural details to her interiors – all three of which translate to a timeless look that’s easy to enjoy.
Styled: Secrets To Arranging Rooms, From Tabletops To Bookshelves By Emily Henderson
This New York Times bestseller starts with a style diagnostics of sorts, to help readers identify their style and then shows you, room by room how to create that style and make it look intentional.