13 best interior books

Interior books, in the context of Home Improvement Design and Crafts Hobbies Home, refer to books that provide guidance, inspiration, and information on various aspects of interior design and home improvement. These books are valuable resources for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals in the field of interior design and decorating. They cover a wide range of topics related to creating stylish and functional living spaces. Here are some common features and topics you might find in interior books:

  1. Design Principles: Interior books often introduce readers to fundamental design principles such as color theory, balance, proportion, and scale. They help readers understand how these principles can be applied to create aesthetically pleasing interiors.

  2. Room-Specific Ideas: Many interior books focus on specific rooms or areas within a home, providing ideas and inspiration for designing spaces like the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and more. They may include tips on furniture placement, lighting, and decor choices tailored to each room.

  3. Style and Themes: Books on interior design often explore different design styles and themes, from classic and traditional to modern and minimalist. They showcase examples of interiors that exemplify these styles and provide guidance on how to achieve them.

  4. DIY Projects: Some interior books include DIY projects and ideas for readers who want to personalize and improve their homes on a budget.These projects can range from simple decor crafts to more extensive renovations.

  5. Color Schemes: Books may delve into the psychology of color and offer guidance on choosing color schemes that evoke desired moods and aesthetics for different spaces.

  6. Furniture and Accessories: They often discuss selecting furniture, textiles, and accessories that complement a chosen design style or theme. This includes advice on furniture arrangement, upholstery, and decorative items.

  7. Storage and Organization: Efficient storage and organization solutions are essential in home design. Interior books may provide tips and tricks for maximizing storage space and keeping clutter at bay.

  8. Renovation and Remodeling: For those planning more extensive home improvements, some interior books offer insights into renovation and remodeling projects, including guidance on hiring professionals and managing the process.

  9. Photography and Inspiration: Many interior books feature high-quality photography showcasing beautifully designed interiors. These images serve as inspiration for readers looking to replicate certain looks in their own homes.

  10. Budget-Friendly Ideas: Books often include cost-saving tips and ideas for achieving stylish interiors without breaking the bank.

Interior books come in various formats, including hardcover coffee table books with stunning visuals and practical guides filled with tips and advice. They cater to a wide audience, from beginners looking to enhance their interior design skills to experienced designers seeking fresh ideas and inspiration. Whether you're interested in decorating a single room or embarking on a full home makeover, interior books can provide valuable insights and creative ideas to help you achieve your design goals.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best interior books on the market
  

Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles (CLARKSON POTTER)

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This is Home: The Art of Simple Living

Hardie Grant

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Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style

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Be My Guest: At Home with the Tastemakers (Langue anglaise)

Flammarion

Based on 47 reviews Check latest price

Product features

Jean-Baptiste Martin and Vincent Farelly’s welcoming dining room
Aerin Lauder’s Paprika Chicken and Quark Spätzle
An exquisite composition of miniature daffodils, muscari, and hyacinths
Terry de Gunzburg’s colorful table setting
A lavish floral arrangement in Christian Louboutin’s garden
Robert Couturier’s Almond Syrup Cake

Home Made Lovely: Creating the Home You've Always Wanted

Bethany House Publishers

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Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms

Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living

Abrams

Based on 914 reviews Check latest price

Live Beautiful

Harry N. Abrams

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Interiors - The Greatest Rooms of the Century (Velvet Cover Color is Platinum Gray, 1 of 4 available colors – see below for more detail)

Phaidon Press

Based on 31 reviews Check latest price

Product features

Midnight Blue
Platinum Gray
Merlot Red
Saffron Yellow
Julia Morgan

Hearst Castle, for William Randolph Hearst, Doge’s Suite, San Simeon, CA, USA, completed 1947. (Picture credit: Shutterstock/gnohz)

Kelly Hoppen

The Auction House, dining room, London, England, UK, completed c. 2016. (Picture credit: Mel Yates)

Roger de Cabrol

East Village Loft, Living Room, New York, NY, USA, completed 2014. (Picture credit: David S. Allee)

Joe Colombo

Visiona I, bedroom-living room, Milan, Italy, completed 1968. (Picture credit: Studio Joe Colombo/Ignazia Favata)

David Chipperfield

Fayland House, bathroom, Chiltern Hills, England, UK, completed 2013. (Picture credit: Simon Menges)

Charles Deaton

Living room, Genesee Mountain, CO, USA, completed 1965. (Picture credit: Richard Powers)

Yves Klein

Klein Residence, living room, Paris, France, completed 1949. (Picture credit: François Coquerel Succession Yves Klein c/o DACS 2019)

Sandra Nunnerley

Nunnerley Residence, living room, New York, NY, USA, completed 2012. (Picture credit: Sandra Nunnerley Inc/Miguel Flores Vianna)

Piero Portaluppi

Villa Necchi Campiglio, for the Necchi Campiglio Family, library, Milan, Italy, completed 1935. (Picture credit: FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano/Villa Necchi Campiglio/Foto Quine Srl, 2016)

The Little Book of Living Small

Gibbs Smith

Based on 163 reviews Check latest price

Wild at Home: How to style and care for beautiful plants

CICO Books

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For the Love of White: The White and Neutral Home

Harper Design

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Wild Interiors: Beautiful plants in beautiful spaces

CICO Books

Based on 928 reviews Check latest price

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