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Top Ten Home Decorating Books

Posted by Amanda on May 29, 2008

Use What You Have Decorating

Laurie Ward

A great book about using what you already have in your home and making the most of it. It also offers tips for buying new furniture and home accessories, and lists common decorating mistakes to be avoided.

House Beautiful - 500 Sensational Ways to Create Your Ideal Home

Kate Sloan

A comprehensive book with tons of gorgeous photos on all kinds of decorating styles. It offers examples and practical tips for creating the home of your dreams.

Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living

Annie Berthold-Bond

A must-read for anyone concerned about the health of their family and the impact that their home makes on the environment both inside and out.

Rooms to Inspire: Decorating With America’s Best Designers

Annie Kelly

Twelve cutting edge designers including Marian McEvoy, Kelly Wearstler, Muriel Brandolini, Jonathan Adler, and Simon Doonan share their vision through fabulous photographs.

Decorating Details: Projects and Ideas for a More Comfortable, More Beautiful Home

Martha Stewart

Decorating ideas and projects you can do yourself to create finishing touches on any room in your house.

The Home Decorator’s Color and Texture Bible: 180 Complete Schemes for a Harmonious Home

Adrienne Chinn

Color is perhaps the most challenging aspect of home decorating and this book will help you grasp the use of colors, textures, and textiles.

Decorating is Fun!: How to be your own Decorator

Dorothy Draper

This book has been in print for over sixty years and it is still fresh and pertinent for today’s home decorator. It encourages everyone to enjoy the process of designing their own homes.

The Declutter Workbook: 101Feng Shui Steps to Transform Your Life

Mary Lambert

A practical workbook for streamlining your home, removing clutter, and creating an environment that invites positive energy.

The Poetry of Home

Charlotte Moss

An anthology of literary works that capture the grace and beauty of home. A great source of inspiration as you contemplate your decorating choices.

Room & Furniture Layout Kit

Muncie Hendler

Includes hundreds of pieces that can be repositioned as your plan your rooms.

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