10 Interior Decorating Books To Make Your House a Home 

If you’ve ever wanted home decorating tips from Lauren Liess, cohost of HGTV’s Best House on the Block, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge in Down to Earth, where Liess shares her secrets on how to create a comforting home that centers around nature and what she has coined as an “easy way of living.” Some chapters include Point of View, Timelessness, Nature, and Simplicity. 

Additionally, readers will get the opportunity to comprehend how Liess implements her style with beautiful images of various types of homes, like a new farmhouse, a lakeside contemporary house and a turn-of-the-century American foursquare. Liess will show you how her design aesthetic can lead to a more relaxing, worry-free environment for you and your family.  

Through 11 home projects, from makeovers to remodels, James Farmer shares his love for southern-inspired interior design as he works on newer and older homes. Not only can readers look forward to viewing the lovely photography of the interior and exterior of these intricately designed homes, but you can also learn about James’ personal affection for the South and how his passion for design began. If you’re curious about learning how to transform rooms by mixing antique pieces with modern flair, then you’ll appreciate these helpful tips.   

The husband-and-wife owners of General Store, which offers patrons a multitude of unique apparel and home goods from their various locations in California, bring readers a guide on how to maximize space, utilize natural light and create a peaceful atmosphere regardless of your budget. 

Using a minimalist approach, the two demonstrate their design process to capture the go-with-the-flow California aura that anyone can recreate wherever they may live.

This mother-daughter home decorating duo, well-known for their popular blog Good Bones, Great Pieces, have brought fans a book that explains their foolproof design philosophy: every home should contain seven important pieces. 

They will show you how these pieces can be elegantly placed throughout your house even as your style changes, ensuring that your home always reflects your preferences. You’ll be provided examples of homes that they have designed as well as other notable designers’ work to inspire you!

America has a soft spot for farmhouses, as they tend to represent an agricultural heritage focused on hard work and resourcefulness. Photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley spotlight 20 restored farmhouses and, in doing so, showcase the multitude of creative ways one can bring life back into these spaces. 

These farmhouses may differ in style—some humble and others refined—but all have an interesting history. Whether the houses have been in the family for generations or were saved from neglect, they are presented to readers in all their glory and give people ideas on how they can renovate their own.

Have you ever wondered whether shapes and patterns affect your thoughts? Or what specific paint colors may make your living room feel cozier? Design psychologist Sally Augustin created eight personality “Placetypes” to help us figure out how we each individually interact with our living spaces. Using her tried-and-true methodology, Augustin makes it easier for novice designers to make their homes feel authentic to their character, whether they identify as adventurers or mavericks. 

Designology will free you from the “design paralysis” so many people face when deciding on how to decorate their space while giving you better insight into your likes and dislikes.

This collection of insightful tips and how-to advice from expert designers and decorators, including Kelly Wearstler, Amy Butler and Jonathan Adler, will ease your anxiety during your next decorating endeavor. Over 1,000 tips that take into account different budgets and specific room needs and more than 500 stunning color photos are compiled by Holly Becker, founder of the design blog Decor8, and popular lifestyle writer Joanna Copestick. 

Also included are helpful checklists and floor plans to make the process even easier. This all-encompassing book is a must-read for any person who may feel uneasy when it comes to decorating their home.

Don’t want to hire a professional for the job? Learn how to complete DIY painting and wallpapering projects like an expert, including how to wallpaper a stairwell and paint paneled doors. You’ll learn to problem-solve common challenges that arise during the process with the useful tips provided that cover every part of the process from preparation to application. Both your wallet and peace of mind will gladly thank you for picking up this guide!

Oftentimes, the entire design process can feel tiresome and stressful as there are so many decisions to make: countless colors and furniture items to choose from, and even after you decide on that, you are faced with the challenge of determining where all your items will be placed! This book will provide you with 300 simple graphics that show you the dos and don’ts of arranging wall art, matching furniture styles and choosing tasteful rugs that’ll match your preferred aesthetic. You’ll have your dream home in no time! 

Inspired by House Beautiful’s beloved color column, this book houses more than 450 paint colors in which interior decorators describe why they chose to use certain pigments in their designs and allows beginners to pick their ideal shade since each swatch includes the manufacturer, name, and number. How will brighter, bolder colors affect your space? What about muted, softer shades? Examples of gorgeously painted rooms will allow you to see the untapped potential your home has.