Best Interior Design Books

Master the art of home decor layering with this trendsetting designer's expert advice. Learn how to arrange all your disparate things so that they work together for a cohesive, beautifully designed home. Get tips on refreshing a room with new paint, mixing textiles and pillows, and blending neutrals. With Amber Lewis's elegant and timeless style, your home will be transformed into a place you'll want to keep for the long run.

Discover how to design a home that reflects your personality and style with this must-read book by a rising-star designer and author of a hit blog. In Elements of Style, readers will find honest advice, inspiration, and stunning illustrations that accompany personal essays about the author's own experiences designing her home and life. With practical tips on everything from choosing kitchen counter materials to decorating a nursery without cartoon characters, this charming guide is an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in self-discovery.

Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating by Lauren Liess teaches readers how to bring nature inside and mix natural textures with quirky vintage pieces for a unique design style. The book is divided into three sections and covers fundamental elements of design, aesthetics, mood creation, and room-specific challenges. Readers will be inspired by lovely botanical prints and Liess’s own textile patterns inspired by wildflowers and weeds.

Discover the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect color schemes for your home with The Color Scheme Bible. With 200 easy-to-use and inspiring ideas, this comprehensive book describes how colors interact and their effects on a room. It includes 50 recommended palettes and practical advice on creating ambience and illusion of space. An essential handbook for decorators and interior designers, it's no surprise that the hardcover edition has sold over 100,000 copies.

Explore the art of creating a beautiful and intimate living space with The Kinfolk Home. Focusing on the ethos of slowing down and simplifying, founder Nathan Williams takes readers on a tour of 35 carefully constructed homes from around the world. From modern urban homes to those with a rich history, each space exudes a sense of thoughtfulness and intention. With inviting photographs and insightful profiles, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller, The Kinfolk Table, is sure to inspire readers everywhere.

A gorgeous and engaging guide to creating vibrant and personal interiors filled with color, pattern, and inspiration. In each chapter, author Justina Blakeney shares her unique perspective on how to break rules, take cues from nature, and authentically incorporate heritage and travel experiences into design. With personal narratives and practical advice, she encourages readers to reconnect with nature, play, and feel free in their spaces. This book is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to decorate with wild creativity and style.

Discover the secrets to creating a beautiful home with Domino: The Book of Decorating. From premier tastemakers, this style manual offers how-to advice and insider tips to make design accessible and exciting. Follow along as the editors take you room by room, tapping the best ideas from domino magazine and their own experiences. Demystify the decorating process and create spaces that are personal, functional, and fabulous.

Discover the history of interior design with "Inspired Design" - a one-of-a-kind book that showcases ALL the designers that have influenced the industry over the last 100 years. Explore the profiles of each designer, accompanied by stunning photographs of their best work. Learn from their innovative designs and discover how they have forever changed the world of decorating.