8 Design Books to Add to Your Fall Reading List
As the leaves outside begin to drop, this season's latest design publications follow suit
The Art of Gracie
The first book from prestigious design brand Gracie, The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms (Rizzoli, $60) details the brand’s storied history and detailed artistry of each hand-painted wallpaper. Rich, colorful photographs across 320 pages feature a stunning collection of wallpapers from florals and panoramic landscapes to metallic and modern takes—plus vignettes by Southeastern design staples Suzanne Kasler, Jared Hughes, Andrew Howard, and Sarah Bartholomew.
The Perfect Room
Following her first tome that gave glimpse at her extensive design process, Houston-based designer Marie Flanigan breaks down her creative approach room by room in The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living (Rizzoli, $55). With elegant examples selected from her work, the book shares Flanigan’s seasoned wisdom on creating a sought-after space.
Cullman & Kravis: Interiors
Interior design firm Cullman & Kravis explores the ways in which modernism and traditional design mingle in Cullman & Kravis: Interiors (Rizzoli, $65). Readers are invited inside stunning projects including an oceanfront Palm Beach getaway and historic house overlooking the Long Island Sound.
John Derian
A visual companion to his first New York Times best-selling book, celebrated designer John Derian releases John Derian Picture Book II (Artisan Books, $80). From beautiful botanics to hand-drawn letters, natural sketches, and other playful prints, the volume showcases 375 new images hand-selected from the designer’s vast archives of rare, antique art.
The Savage Style
In his debut book, The Savage Style (Gibbs Smith, $50), Nashville interior designer Jonathan Savage divulges his personal design philosophy and unique approach to transforming spaces. The luxe linen-covered book showcases his recognizable contemporary designs with a tasteful twist and impressive use of artwork throughout.
Quintessential Kitchens
Atlanta-based designer Matthew Quinn showcases the power of partnership in Quintessential Kitchens and Collaborations by Matthew Quinn: Volume Three (Parish Press, $95). From timeless and traditional to magnificently modern, the tome is a well-curated collection of kitchens, baths, dressing rooms, and more.
Island Dreaming
Following the success of Island Hopping, Amanda Lindroth’s Island Dreaming (Vendome Press, $75) is a collection of 20 projects from quaint cottages to grand homes. In her signature airy style, featured spaces are complete with bold fabrics, canopied beds, and plenty of rattan. Dreamy photographs and illustrations take readers on a tropical trip.
Classic By Design
Releasing this month, Classic by Design (Rizzoli, $75) offers readers an exclusive look into renowned designer Michael Smith’s design process and two of his personal homes, including his Madrid apartment in a stunning 19th-century palace. Inside, discover a range of elegant projects from a contemporary East Hampton beach house to a Moroccan-inspired getaway in Mallorca.