8 Favorite Home Design Books
/Looking for interior design ideas for your home but not sure where to start? How to create a room like those amazing images on IG and Pinterest? Here are my top 8 design books right now, not only are they packed with great ideas, they also teach us about sustainability, slow living, and how we can go easier on the earth while creating spaces that heal our homes.
Holistic Spaces by Anjie Cho
Learn how to make every room in your home serve its highest purpose, create eco-friendly spaces, bring nature indoors and create a peaceful home that supports your wellbeing. Anjie shows us how to implement the principles of feng shui and green design in your home. Her suggestions are clearly written and simple to implement with beautiful photos to inspire actions with open space on some of the pages to jot down notes and ideas.
Remodelista- The Organized Home by Julie Carlson & Margot Guralnick
I think this is one of the best home organization books out there. Not only does it have beautiful pictures (orgporn), it has helpful tips for each room in your home and resources where to sell and recycle. You’ll also get tons of tips and tricks, plenty of suggestions for products to buy. The goal is to make simplicity a priority in your home.
Escapology by Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan
Are you obsessed with cabins like I am? This book has beautiful pictures of modern day retreats from around the world. It not only has stunning pictures, but it’s also packed with practical building and design advice. The authors genuinely believe that cabin time has a remarkably positive impact on our health, wellbeing and our happiness. I’m totally down with that.
Inspired by Nature by Hans Blomquist
We all know that being in nature is very healing and surrounding yourself with natural elements in your home can reduce stress and uplift your mood. Art director and stylist Hans Blomquist showcases his beautiful photography to teach us his styling philosophy. In the second part of the book he takes us on a tour of real-life homes that create a sense of calm and tranquility by bringing nature into the home.
Toxic Home, Conscious Home by Rob Brown M.D.
If you want to learn more about the toxins in your home then check out this book by Dr. Rob Brown. This book is well thought out, concise, and provides a wealth of information in a variety of health issues in the home that most of us are unaware of, he also has a section on Feng Shui and meditation which I really like. A must-read for anyone interested in healthy home living.
The Holistic Guide to Decluttering by Michele Vig
This isn’t just a practical guide to decluttering, it gets into the psychology of it. Michele is certified in the KonMarie (Marie Kondo) method of decluttering and organizing, her philosophy of decluttering your mind, time and spaces is easy to understand and her direction is simple and inspiring. The book includes stunning photos, easy examples and thought-provoking worksheets.
This is Home - The Art of Simple Living by Natalie Walton
Based on the philosophy of living simply and finding the essence of what brings you joy at home and creating spaces that reflect your needs and style. The book shows how to create authentic wholehearted interiors that are uniquely yours. This book is packed with gorgeous photos, it makes a great coffee table book.
Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
This little book is not a home design book, but if we are talking about our true home (within ourselves) then it actually is. Every page (for every day) is a beautiful thought provoking passage from the zen master, spiritual leader, poet and activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.””
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