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The 12 Design Books Making It to Our Reading Lists This Season
All the decorating inspiration you need can be found in these new releases.
As spring heads into full bloom, we can't help but feel the urge to freshen up the spaces around us—including our bookshelves. Luckily, the season has brought a fresh roster of design books filled with advice from the world's most renowned architects, decorators, and tastemakers.
A number of our favorite designers are making their debut on the literary scene—including the oh-so-chic decorator Summer Thornton and multi-disciplinary designer Billy Cotton—with comprehensive monographs of their unique works. The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire open the doors of Chatsworth House for an exclusive look at the home's stately collections. Plus, dignified architect Robert A.M. Stern reflects on the industry along with his contributions in his own autobiography.
Each of the design books coming out this spring offers a diverse perspective on the decorating world around us while guiding readers to develop their own personal decor style. Read on to discover the titles our editors can't get enough of this season.
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In her debut book of interiors, designer Summer Thornton proves why we should indulge in the whimsical side of design. Wonderland takes readers on a journey through a collection of fantastical homes filled with color and pattern, all while perfectly showcasing Thornton's fresh approach to maximalist decorating. From a tropical hideaway filled with citrus to a sophisticated manse fit for royalty, each highlighted project will help readers fearlessly develop their own sense of creative expression.
Wonderland is available now.
Susan Sully The Allure of Charleston: Houses, Rooms, and Gardens
Susan Sully The Allure of Charleston: Houses, Rooms, and Gardens
No city in the United States may have a more distinctive style than Charleston. Southern tastemaker Susan Sully explores what exactly makes the city's approach to architecture, interiors, and gardens so profound and enduring. The book offers exclusive tours of Charleston's historic manors such as Middleton Place as well as its contemporary residences filled with lessons on the iconic decorating vernacular.
The Allure of Charleston: Houses, Rooms, and Gardens is available on April 12, 2022.
Jan Cigliano Hartman and Amale Andraos The Women Who Changed Architecture
Jan Cigliano Hartman and Amale Andraos The Women Who Changed Architecture
This highly anticipated survey shines a light on the groundbreaking women whose impact on the field of architecture has long been overlooked. Filled with comprehensive profiles and eye-opening photography, The Women Who Changed Architecture tells the story of over 100 female architects, from the 19th century to today, and their roles in shaping the way we build the homes and buildings around us.
The Women Who Changed Architecture is available on March 29, 2022.
John-Paul Stonard Chatsworth, Arcadia Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of an English Country House
John-Paul Stonard Chatsworth, Arcadia Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of an English Country House
Nestled in England's Derbyshire valley, Chatsworth has long impressed visitors with its expansive collection of artwork that spans over 4,000 years and its 105-acre garden and arboretum. In this tour-de-force volume, the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire walk readers through the history of the hallow estate with photographic portraits of the house and its collections. Discover everything from the estate's 16th-century origins to the future plans for the grounds in Chatsworth, Arcadia Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of an English Country House.
Chatsworth, Arcadia Now: Seven Scenes from the Life of an English Country House is available now.
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez Embracing Natural Design: Inspired Living
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez Embracing Natural Design: Inspired Living
Philippines-based designer Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez showcases how to work natural elements into your home to establish an innate connection to the outdoors in her debut book, Embracing Natural Design. Through profiles of eco-conscious tastemakers and looks at her own work, Gonzalez shows readers how to approach design through a sustainable mindset without ever sacrificing craftsmanship or style.
Embracing Natural Design: Inspired Living is available now.
William Morris is often regarded as one of the most prolific English designers of the 19th century, and yet at the time, many of his practices seemed outdated and even radical. While the industrial revolution hit England, Morris stood firm on celebrating and uplifting handmade production with his wallpapers and textiles. The Art of Wallpaper puts Morris & Co.'s famous designs into historical context, allowing enthusiasts to understand the company's decorative impact during the Victorian era.
The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. in Context is available on April 27, 2022.
Billy Cotton and Mayer Rus Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work
Billy Cotton and Mayer Rus Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work
New York-based interior and industrial designer Billy Cotton adds "author" to his resume with the release of his first monograph. Each of the timeless rooms illustrates Cotton's impeccable ability to balance historical details with modern influences. Plus, the rising star shares his multi-layered approach to decorating, guiding readers to create their relaxed yet sophisticated interiors.
Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work is available now.
Andrea Monath Schumacher Vibrant Interiors: Living Large at Home
Andrea Monath Schumacher Vibrant Interiors: Living Large at Home
With more than 20 years in the design industry, Andrea Monath Schumacher has developed her own signature style that balances exuberance with livability. Vibrant Interiors serves as a showcase of the veteran's best work, highlighting her imaginative interiors and energetic design ethos.
Vibrant Interiors: Living Large at Home is available on May 17, 2022.
Robert A.M. Stern gets candid about the world of architecture and his 50 years in the industry with his encompassing autobiography, Between Memory and Invention: My Journey in Architecture. Stern thoughtfully recounts his journey from being a young child playing in the streets of New York City to establishing one of the most renowned architecture firms in the country. The memoir also discusses the emergence of Modern Traditionalism, and why Stern believes this style is the way of the future.
Between Memory and Invention: My Journey in Architecture is available now.
Catherine Scotto French Chateau Style: Inside France's Most Exquisite Private Homes
Catherine Scotto French Chateau Style: Inside France's Most Exquisite Private Homes
Journalist Catherine Scotto is on a mission to meet the people who have taken on the task of repairing the thousands of chateaux across France in her newest book. Filled with profiles of the owners and exclusive imagery of their palatial digs, French Chateau Style highlights the different facets to decorating and preserving in French style.
French Chateau Style: Inside France's Most Exquisite Private Homes available in June 2022.
Olivia de Fayet and Fanny Saulay At Home with Art: A Beginner's Guide to Collecting on any Budget
Olivia de Fayet and Fanny Saulay At Home with Art: A Beginner's Guide to Collecting on any Budget
Olivia de Fayet and Fanny Saulay, the duo behind the art gallery Wilo & Grove, want to demystify the complex world of art with their guide to building your own collection. At Home with Art takes the guesswork out of purchasing artwork for the home and takes readers on a path to cultivating their own personal collection. Filled with advice on decorating with paintings, sculptures, and other decorative objects, anyone will become an art aficionado after reading this book.
At Home with Art: A Beginner's Guide to Collecting on any Budget is available on May 24, 2022.
Isabelle d’Ornan and Christiane De Nicolaÿ-Mazery What a Beautiful World!
Isabelle d’Ornan and Christiane De Nicolaÿ-Mazery What a Beautiful World!
Isabelle d’Ornano, the co-founder of the French skincare brand Sisley, welcomes readers into her most personal and professional spaces in What a Beautiful World!. Filled with vivid photographs and formidable advice, the style maven showcases her bold approach to design along with highlighting the artisans who helped her visions come to life.
What a Beautiful World! is available now.
Sarah DiMarco is the Assistant Editor at VERANDA, covering all things art, design, and travel, and she also manages social media for the brand.
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