Inspiring Interior Design Books: 10 Must-Haves for Continuous Design Ideas

Spice Up Your Coffee Table with Beautiful Interiors Inspiration!

Discover ten amazing interior design coffee table books that offer endless inspiration for your home. These visually captivating tomes not only appeal to the eye but also provide a wealth of design knowledge and creativity. Ranging from modern to classic styles, they share insights into renowned designers' design philosophies.

Live Beautiful: The One-of-a-Kind Art of Athena Calderone - Featuring multidisciplinary artist Athena Calderone's unique eye for design and keen storytelling, this book delves into the homes of notable tastemakers from various creative fields. Chock full of design process insights, this book is more than just inspiration; it’s a journey through the layers of inspiration, intention, and craft that shape spaces that truly resonate.
Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit - This beautiful book by Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel offers a fusion of travel and interior design. Showcasing residences veiled in global aesthetics and experiences, it demonstrates how travel can serve as a rich source of inspiration, resulting in unique and personal interiors.
Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles - Written by Amber Lewis, this design bible lets you learn from her eclectic and approachable design philosophy. With practical advice and inspiration, it encourages the creation of spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and livable.
Architectural Digest: The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World - Featuring hand-picked interiors recognized for their beauty, this book showcases a range of contemporary design trends, architectural masterpieces, and celebrity homes, covering the last century. With engaging design insights and high-quality photographs, it is an inspiring document and a reference for any design enthusiast.
The New Southern Style: The Interiors of a Lifestyle and Design Movement - This beautiful book, published during the pandemic, showcases the evolving design aesthetic of the American South. Amita Rosenheck's attention to detail reveals how honoring heritage and art history while embracing contemporary trends sets modern Southern design apart.
Modern Americana: Studio Furniture from High Craft to High Glam - First published in 2008 and expanded in 2018, this coffee table book highlights iconic pieces of post-war American studio furniture design. The authors not only celebrate master craftsmen and designers like Wendell Castle and Paul Evans but also include female designers who were not in the original publication, making this an essential resource for design enthusiasts and experts alike.
Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea - Design lovers will adore Celerie Kemble's new book. Detailing her design journey in creating the interiors of Playa Grande Beach Club, this book offers a glimpse into her design philosophy, showcasing her ability to combine different design elements to create warm, elegant, and timeless spaces.
Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms - Melanie Turner's latest book presents her projects detailing her design philosophy, which emphasizes creating spaces that are both beautiful and welcoming. With beautiful photographs and narratives, this book invites readers to explore her design process, giving a comprehensive understanding of her attention to detail, color, texture, and infusing spaces with personality and character.
Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining - Jenni Kayne's book marries the arts of entertaining and home design, inspired by the natural beauty of California's landscapes. It unites simplicity, authenticity, and mindful living, offering guidance for creating memorable experiences through seasonal gatherings.
Stay Design: The Art of Unapologetically Living (And Decorating) True to Yourself - In this candid memoir, designer Cathy Taylor reveals the secrets to creating a home that truly reflects your personality and lifestyle. With personal anecdotes and tangible tips, this book serves as both an inspiring guide and a celebration of self-expression through interior design.

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Explore the artistic approach of Athena Calderone as she shines a unique light on design and storytelling in her book, Live Beautiful: The One-of-a-Kind Art of Athena Calderone.
Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit by Caitlin Flemming and Julie Goebel, offers a fusion of travel and interior design, demonstrating how diverse experiences can inspire unique and personal interiors.
Discover the practical wisdom of Amber Lewis in Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles, where she shares her approachable design philosophy to create beautiful, functional, and livable spaces.
Indulge in the beauty of the world's most stunning interiors through Architectural Digest: The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World, as it showcases contemporary design trends, architectural masterpieces, and celebrity homes.
The New Southern Style: The Interiors of a Lifestyle and Design Movement presents the evolving design aesthetic of the American South, revealing the impact of heritage and art history on contemporary trends.
Modern Americana: Studio Furniture from High Craft to High Glam introduces iconic pieces of post-war American studio furniture design, featuring both male and female designers for a comprehensive resource for design enthusiasts and experts.
Enter the world of Celerie Kemble with Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea, where she shares her design journey in creating the interiors of Playa Grande Beach Club, combining different design elements to achieve warmth, elegance, and timelessness.
Melanie Turner's new book, Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms invites readers to explore her design process, showcasing her emphasis on creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also welcoming.
Pacific Natural: Simple Seasonal Entertaining by Jenni Kayne offers a blend of the arts of entertaining and home design, inspired by California's natural beauty and emphasizing simplicity, authenticity, and mindful living.
Find design inspiration and advice for creating a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle in Stay Design: The Art of Unapologetically Living (And Decorating) True to Yourself by Cathy Taylor. Join our design community to thank, learn, and stay inspired.