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Hello, friends!
If I had it my way, I’d have a day each week that was just full of drinking coffee and reading design books. I just can’t get enough and I feel like I have this insatiable hunger for design tips! I have an ongoing list of books on my wish list, and I’ll soon be purchasing them one by one (as soon as I’m done readingย Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, of course). ย
I love flipping through the pages of decor books because they’re just filled with inspiration. Since we purchased our house last winter I’ve been busy dreaming up of different ways to make it ours. But I realized there is nothing stopping me from using the items I already have to create a look I love. I knew nothing about styling mantles, book cases, tables, or even a room before I dove head first into this passion for design. Since then, I’ve picked up a few tips and the more I learn, the more I want to know more! I feel like I do that often, I can’t just dabble, I have to dive.
So, here are 20 Must-Have Design Books that I’ve got my eye on from Amazon (some Iย alreadyย have and love)! So go ahead and join me, dive right in to discover aย new design read to get you inspired!
20 Must-Have Design Books:
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A Touch of Farmhouse Charm: Easy DIY Projects to Add a Warm and Rustic Feel to Any Room |ย Liz Fourez
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The Nesting Place: It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful |ย Myquillyn Smith
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Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves |ย Emily Henderson
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Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy |ย Deborah Needleman
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Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life |ย Erin Gates
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Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home |ย Emily Schuman
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The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes |ย Justina Blakeney
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The Inspired Room: Simple Ideas to Love the Home You Have |ย Melissa Michaels
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The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate and Live Well |ย Deborah Needleman
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Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home |ย Maxwell Ryan
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Black and White (and a Bit in Between): Timeless Interiors, Dramatic Accents, and Stylish Collections |ย Celerie Kemble
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Coastal Style: Home Decorating Ideas Inspired by Seaside Living |ย Sally Hayden
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Modern Rustic |ย Emily Henson
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Decorate: 1,000 Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home |ย Holly Becker &ย Joanna Copestick
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Pretty Prudent Home: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Beautiful Family Home |ย Jacinda Boneau
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Collector’s Style (Better Homes & Gardens) |ย Better Homes and Gardens Books
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Home Decor Cheat Sheets: Need-to-Know Stuff for Stylish Living |ย Jessica Probusย &ย Alice Mongkongllite
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The Big-Ass Book of Home Dรฉcor: More Than 100 Inventive Projects for Cool Homes Like Yours |ย Mark Montanoย
So, what do you think? Are there any books on this list that caught your eye? Are there books on this list that you’ve read already? I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below!
What kind of books do YOU like to read?
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From the list above, I like “Black and White (and a Bit in Between): Timeless Interiors, Dramatic Accents, and Stylish Collections.” I have a thing for black and white decor as its so elegant. I took a damask table mat and ran with that theme. I got matching curtains for my living room. I also found a similar pattern for my bathroom curtains.
This is such an amazing resource! When you’re dipping your toes into the design water, you need all the help you can get.
That farmhouse charm book sounds right up my alley. I’ve always been a fan of that rustic look. Thanks for sharing all of these great books. Lots of great ideas in this one!
GEEZE What A AWESOME List I Just Bought A Home And Will Be Getting A Few Of These For Ideas To Decorate Thank You!!
Currently I am in the middle of a Bible study so I’m not really reading anything.else. I love flipping through design books for ideas. We have so. E spa especially that need sprucing up thts for sure.
I love decorating and reading different books on all kinds of how to’s! This post makes me want to redecorate my house LOL
I follow “The Inspired Room” on Instagram and I absolutely LOVE it. I will have to check into all of your book picks since we recently moved and I’m redecorating all of our spaces to make it feel like home.
This is a great resource for moms to have. It’s hard coming up with new ideas for the home when you are looking for a brand new looks.
What a great list of books! #20 made me laugh out loud!
I love this! I have Cupcakes and Cashmere so much, it’s such a great read! Need to check some of these out!
What a great resource! Now I wouldn’t have to look that hard for decor books, thank you! I’ve been meaning to buy one for a friend who’s planning on decorating her new home.
Those all look like very nice books. I’m in the process of purchasing a house, so these would work great for me! I’ll have to check them all out.
That is a great list of books!
Never read any of these books, but I’ve always loved reading or flipping through the pages of a BHG magazine. I would love to have the Collector’s Style.
This is a great list. We just moved to a new home and currently decorating. I will check out these books.
This is a great way to get design inspiration from. I am not very good at designing my home. I need to do a bit of designing.
My daughter is obsessed with finding books that would look great in her desk. We bought a couple just the other day. I will check out some of these.
I can’t wait to check some of these books out! Love some of the titles! I’m always changing my decor!
I’ve been trying to redecorate my home with nautical decor so I want to read “Coastal Style: Home Decorating Ideas Inspired by Seaside Living “. Hopefully I’ll be able to turn my vision into a reality with tips from the book.