8 Book Releases to Add to Your Spring Reading List

Fill your shelves with AH&L's favorite new design books

A Life in Good Taste

From acclaimed Birmingham designer Caroline Gidiere, Interiors for a Life in Good Taste (Rizzoli, $55) is a library staple for design lovers and tastemakers. Celebrate the joy of living—and entertaining—well with her expert guidance that reimagines classic American design in a fresh, modern way.

Embracing Beauty

Atlanta designer Beth Webb shares her top tellings for creating spaces that evoke joy and serenity in her latest release Embracing Beauty: Serene Spaces for Living (Rizzoli, $65). From Brays Island to Kiawah Island and at home in Buckhead, readers can tour 14 dwellings that emulate her signature storied style.

Defining Elegance

In his new release, Marshall Watson reveals the process of adapting design principles to different geographies. Defining Elegance (Rizzoli, $57.50) showcases an array of harmonious homes, including an exclusive first look into his personal Manhattan apartment and East Hampton retreat.

The World of Peter Dunham

In famed designer Peter Dunham’s debut book, The World of Peter Dunham (Vendome Press, $75), bold color and pattern lead readers through 12 stunning projects—including his own residences.

Relaxed Elegance

Known for her polished yet playful interiors, New York- and Palm Beach-based designer Brittany Bromley reveals her “classic with a kick” signature designs in Relaxed Elegance (Rizzoli, $55).

The Romance of Home

Fall in love with The Romance of Home: Houses by Mohon Interiors (Rizzoli, $55). The debut volume, written by Marcus Mohon, poetically balances high style and livability. Integral to his design process, many of Mohon’s skillful watercolor sketches are pictured inside.

Embracing Southern Homes

In his second book Embracing Southern Homes (Gibbs Smith, $50), Nashville designer Eric Ross shares his tried-and-true recipe for traditional homes that are richly layered, yet perfectly refined in 12 graceful projects—from Texas to Tennessee, Maryland, and beyond.

The Waterfront House

Almost every room has a view in designer Phoebe Howard’s latest release The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast (Abrams, $55). From grand contemporaries on the beach to Caribbean vacation homes, readers can experience the beauty of waterfront living and the delightful designs that complement it.