9 Design Books to Add to Your Fall Reading List

Home Again

Designer James Farmer opens the doors to his latest welcoming work in his 11th book release Home Again: A Return to Gracious Interiors (Gibbs Smith, $50). Featuring projects that span across the country, the tome reflects on the ebbs and flows of life, reminding that the comfort of home remains as enchanting as ever.

Everybody Loves Stripes

A classic motif takes center stage in Everybody Loves Stripes: Decorating Between the Lines (Monacelli, $54.95). Categorized into three sections that detail the history of stripes, the book features dynamic designs that use the timeless pattern in creative, inspiring ways, showcasing how stripes can bring any space, any style to life.

100 Rooms

School is in session! Interior Design Master Class: 100 Rooms (Rizzoli, $60) is both beauty and brains. With essays from design legends including Suzanne Kasler, Mark Sikes, Bunny Williams, and more, the book is a crash course in successful design, from basic design principles to thoughtful finishing touches.

The Expressive Home

Step inside the bold, beautiful world of designer Ray Booth in The Expressive Home: Architecture and Interiors (Rizzoli, $60). With 11 high-style homes—from a sleek Los Angeles retreat to his own edgy seaside escape—each page reveals Booth’s talent for crafting soulful, sophisticated spaces designed to inspire.

The Elegance and Comfort of Home

With warmth and wisdom, Alabama-based designer Dana Wolter shares how she creates serene, tailored spaces in The Elegance and Comfort of Home (Gibbs Smith, $50). From layered details to timeless elegance, each of the eight featured homes offers a glimpse into her signature style—refined, restorative, and deeply personal.

André Leon Talley

Produced by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), André Leon Talley: Style is Forever (Rizzoli, $65) celebrates the legendary style and towering legacy of the fashion icon. With heartfelt essays from his closest friends and colleagues—including Paula Wallace, Anna Wintour, and Tom Ford—the book honors Talley’s lasting impact on style, culture, and history.

Start in Your Own Backyard

Packed with practical insights and big-picture vision, Start in Your Own Backyard, Transforming Where We Live with Radical Common Sense (Matt Holt Books, $30) offers a roadmap to building healthier, more connected communities. Penned by Serenbe founder Steve Nygren, the tome details how meaningful change happens right at home.

Tradition Made New

Atlanta-based architect Tim Adams showcases 10 expressive homes in Tradition Made New: Houses with a Sense of Soul and History (Rizzoli, $57.50). Rooted in craft with a deep sense of place, each project reveals Adams’ mastery of natural materialsand bespoke details, presenting a fresh perspective on classic design.

Building on Tradition

Offering a rich look into the timeless yet inventive work of respected Texas architecture firm, Building on Tradition: The Work of Curtis & Windham Architects (Rizzoli, $65) celebrates architectural excellence and a versatile design approach. From stately residences to charming farmhouses, readers will dive deep into the designs that continue to shape Texas and beyond.