The 40 Best New Design Books to Pick Up This Year

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Our bookshelves have never looked more beautiful thanks to the inspiring books being released in 2023. This year's roster of new design books is filled with literary riches, from major monographs to dazzling debuts. Art-world leader and designer Michael Diaz-Griffith takes us into the exuberant homes of young collectors in his forthcoming book. Gracious hostess Stephanie Stokes shows readers how to create their own transportive tablescape, while floral artist Gabriela Salazar reveals all her flower-arranging secrets in her newest book. Designers James Boyd Niven and Heidi Callier break onto the literary scene with their respective debuts that showcase their signature styles. And, that's just the beginning of this season's offerings.

Here, we've selected our picks for the best new design books of 2023. We are sure one (or two) of these phenomenal reads will be making their way into your book collection in no time.

James Boyd Niven: Interior Design

Step inside the youthful and vibrant world of British-Argentinian interior designer James Boyd Niven. His first book showcases the young designer's ability to give traditional design elements a fresh look while infusing every space with a touch of South American flair.

James Boyd Niven: Interior Design debuts on October 17, 2023.

Galerie Half: Selected Works / Spaces

As a purveyor of 20th-century design, Galerie Half is considered one of the best antique and vintage furniture shops in the country. This. volume is a love letter to designer enthusiasts with a curated collection of interiors that celebrate one-of-a-kind antiques.

Galerie Half: Selected Works / Spaces debuts on October 17, 2023.

VERANDA: Simply Chic

VERANDA's latest book is a celebration of global design that embodies elegance and elevated ease. The dazzling collection welcomes readers into 30 spectacular homes around the world that are all chic and oh-so-livable.

VERANDA: Simply Chic debuts on October 10, 2023.

Living Tradition: The Architecture and Urbanism of Hugh Petter

An authority on traditional architecture, Hugh Petter gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of his most famous projects from his new addition at Trinity College to his master plan for the Duchy of Cornwall. Featuring photography from Dylan Thomas, the new survey is a love letter to classical British architecture and craft.

Living Tradition: The Architecture and Urbanism of Hugh Petter debuts on October 5, 2023.

Alexa Hampton: Design, Style, and Influence

Decorator Alexa Hampton offers an intimate look into her own journey in the design world with her latest book. The photographed memoir illustrates Hampton's personal history and pays homage to the figures that inspired her along the way.

Alexa Hampton: Design, Style, and Influence debuts on October 3, 2023.

The Interiors of Laura Gonzalez: A Certain Atmosphere

Architect and designer Laura Gonzalez is adding "author" to her resume with her exuberant debut monograph. The volume showcases the Paris-based decorator mix-match style that celebrates color and pattern. Readers get exclusive tours Gonzalez’s most-acclaimed projects like the Cartier mansion in New York and the designer's own private French country house.

The Interiors of Laura Gonzalez: A Certain Atmosphere debuts on October 3, 2023.

A House That Made History: The Illinois Governors Mansion, Legacy of an Architectural Treasure

Interior designer Michael S. Smith is not afraid to take on high-profile projects—he decorated the White House during the Obama presidency after all. For his latest grand project, the designer collaborated with First Lady MK Pritzker to revitalize the interiors of the famed Illinois Governor’s Mansion. A House That Made History offers an exclusive look into the entire restoration process and the home's fabled history.

A House That Made History: The Illinois Governors Mansion, Legacy of an Architectural Treasure debuts on October 3, 2023.

Star Style: Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the go-to designer of the Hollywood elite, masterfully blends eclecticism and sophistication in every design project he takes on. Bullard's latest book showcases this "star-style" through tours of celebrity homes, from Cher’s Malibu mansion to Kylie Jenner’s Hidden Hills home.

Star Style: Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard debuts on October 3, 2023.

Kelly Wearstler: Synchronicity

Kelly Wearstler is known across the world for her evocative, theatrical style, mixing vintage furniture and silhouettes with contemporary color and verve. Synchronicity profiles seven of Wearstler's most eye-catching residential and hospitality designs with never-before-seen photography and exclusive commentary.

Kelly Wearstler: Synchronicity debuts on October 3, 2023.

Peter Pennoyer Architects: City | Country

One of the preeminent architectural firms in the nation, Peter Pennoyer Architects developed a signature style that honors the principles of classical architecture in fresh, modern ways. City and Country highlight 20 of the firm's projects, spanning from country houses to city apartments, that all play off their location while remaining grounded in tradition.

Peter Pennoyer Architects: City | Country debuts in October 2023.

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration

Step into the world of Ralph Lauren. This special volume details the evolution of the renowned designer's influence on interiors and the way we live. Discover how Lauren seamlessly blends fashion and the home with a visual timeline of his remarkable history within the lifestyle arena.

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration debuts on September 26, 2023.

John Stefanidis: A Designer's Eye

British designer John Stefanidis has garnered attention from design enthusiasts around the world since the moment he established his eponymous firm in 1967. This highly anticipated monograph looks at 50 years of Stefanidis's work, showcasing his penchant for color and impeccable craftsmanship.

John Stefanidis: A Designer's Eye debuts on September 26, 2023.

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator

Design historian Emily Evans Eerdmans delivers an in-depth look at the design tricks and decorative life of Mario Buatta in this new authoritative assessment. The book follows the evolution of one of America’s most famous interior decorators from his humble beginnings to his very last projects.

Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator debuts on September 26, 2023.

Home: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon

This highly anticipated debut spotlights the award-winning work of Southern architect Stan Dixon. With a foreword by Charlotte Moss, this collection of the architect's understated yet impactful work is filled with lessons that readers can apply to the decoration of their own homes.

Home: The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon debuts on September 26, 2023.

A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson

Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin, the creative duo behind Antoinette Poisson, welcome guests into their historic French townhouse in their latest book release. The Paris-based designers show readers how they entertain, giving insight and advice on how to host the French way.

A Year in the French Style: Interiors & Entertaining by Antoinette Poisson debuts on September 19, 2023.

Timeless by Design: Designing Rooms with Comfort, Style, and a Sense of History

Designer Nina Farmer has made a splash in the design world with her classically-informed interiors. Timeless by Design offers insight into the decorative world of the rising design star with informative essays and exclusive looks at nine extraordinary projects by Farmer.

Timeless by Design: Designing Rooms with Comfort, Style, and a Sense of History debuts on September 19, 2023.

Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort

British designer Jake Arnold has made a name for himself in the States with his signature style that mixes English sensibility with the relaxed California lifestyle. In his first book, Arnold gives an inside look into his own design philosophy, taking readers into nine homes that blend elegance and chic minimalism.

Jake Arnold: Redefining Comfort debuts on September 12, 2023.

Worlds of Wonder: Richard Hallberg Interiors

In his debut monograph, Richard Hallberg chronicles his extraordinary design process and why he is not afraid to break a few rules along the way. Each house tour featured in the book showcases how the California-based decorator flawlessly mixes materials and objets d'art to produce spaces that ooze with comfort and beauty.

Worlds of Wonder: Richard Hallberg Interiors debuts on September 12, 2023.

The One Day Box: A Life-Changing Love of Home

British interior designer Flora Soames has made waves in the design scene for years with her exuberant and maximalist approach to the English country aesthetic. Her newest book Soames explores the concept of home and how certain objects can evoke so much emotion and sentiment.

The One Day Box: A Life-Changing Love of Home debuts on September 5, 2023.

David Netto

Designer and writer David Netto turns his attention to his own work in his first monograph. Through vivid photography and witty commentary, Netto details the design process behind 20 different projects, ranging from mountain getaways to city apartments.

David Netto debuts on September 5, 2023.

Heidi Caillier: Memories of Home: Interiors

It's Heidi Caillier's belief that our homes should serve as settings for memories to be made and beautiful places of refuge. The ethos is illustrated in the 12 romantic houses presented in her debut book. Discover how Caillier mixes moody palettes, natural materials, and buzzy patterns to make warm and inviting homes.

Heidi Caillier: Memories of Home: Interiors debuts on September 5, 2023.

The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors

Michael Diaz-Griffith takes us into the new world of antiques by exploring the spirited collections of young connoisseurs. The book explores how today's antiquarians live and decorate with objects of history in their idiosyncratic interiors.

The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors debuted on June 28, 2023.

Michael Del Piero: Traveled and Textural

Michael Del Piero's newest book celebrates the minimalist yet layered side of design. Traveled and Textural is divided into four sections that showcase themes the Chicago-based designer believes every soulful home needs.

Michael Del Piero: Traveled and Textural debuted on June 28, 2023.

Neo Heritage: Defining Contemporary African Architecture

Star architect Olajumoke Adenowo explores the role African design plays in the field of architecture globally in her debut book, Neo Heritage. Each chapter gives an exclusive look into the vision and work of one of Africa's most prolific female architects.

Neo Heritage: Defining Contemporary African Architecture debuted on June 13, 2023.

An Entertaining Life: Designing Town and Country

Design gurus Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeyle firmly believe entertaining, in the town and country, is vital for living well both professionally and personally. An Entertaining Life follows the duo through a week of decorating and entertaining at their West Sussex and London homes, plus look at some of their favorite client projects.

An Entertaining Life: Designing Town and Country debuted on May 16, 2023.

John Ike: 9 Houses/9 Stories

Architect John Ike, a founding partner of the award-winning firm Ike Kligerman Barkley, thinks design is a collaborative process—and a process that needs to be celebrated. Each chapter in his newest book, 9 Houses/9 Stories, focuses on a person who was instrumental in realizing the respective project and how they along with Ike went about achieving their vision.

John Ike: 9 Houses/9 Stories debuted on May 9, 2023.

Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer

Regarded by many as the grande dame of 20th-century design, Frances Elkins brought an international perspective and architectural sensibility to her work that nobody had seen before. This new monograph showcases never-before-published material from the groundbreaking decorator that illustrates her ability to effortlessly mix styles and vivid colors.

Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer debuted on April 25, 2023.

The Joy of Home

Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath makes a colorful debut on the literary scene with her first monograph, The Joy of Home. Gilbreath breaks down how to strike a balance between elegance and livability while walking people through some of her most breathtaking projects.

The Joy of Home debuted on April 18, 2023.

Return to Pretty: Giving New Life to Traditional Style

Rising design star Caitlin Wilson wants everyone to create homes that aren't just beautiful, but also feel classic and comfortable. Her first book, Return to Pretty, shows readers how to use elements of traditional style—like floral prints and pastel colors—in more modern, yet still sophisticated ways.

Return to Pretty: Giving New Life to Traditional Style debuted on April 18, 2023.

Creative Interior Solutions

If you are looking for a new essential guide to interior design, look no further than Vicente Wolf's Creative Interior Solutions. Featuring Wolf’s own photographs, the designer's newest book offers wide-ranging and applicable advice on how to handle any decorating occasion from reimagining outdated spaces to working with art in a room.

Creative Interior Solutions debuted on April 11, 2023.

Piet Oudolf: At Work

What do New York's High Line, Trentham Estate, and Hauser & Wirth Somerset all have in common? They all feature horticultural masterpieces by Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. His new monograph breaks down the design process other those projects and many other well-known and private gardens in Oudolf's portfolio.

Piet Oudolf: At Work debuted on April 5, 2023.

Visions of Arcadia: Pavilions and Follies of the Ancien Régime

Bernd H. Dam and Andrew Zega bring the spectacular châteaux, garden follies, and pavilions of prerevolutionary France back to life in their latest release. Through rendered watercolors, readers can fully learn about the architectural styles of France that reigned during the ancien régime.

Visions of Arcadia: Pavilions and Follies of the Ancien Régime debuted on April 4, 2023.

Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks

In his newest book, designer Max Humphrey offers an intimate look into the lodges found in America's national parks. Readers are welcomed inside 10 rustic national park houses that showcase timeworn charm while fitting seamlessly into its surrounding landscape.

Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks debuted on April 4, 2023.

Think Like A Decorator: To Create a Comfortable, Original, and Stylish Home

Leslie Banker has been in the interior design world since she was born. Her mother, Pamela Banker, was a forward-thinking designer who taught Leslie that thinking like a decorator meant developing a story for each space you work in. That ethos inspired Think Like A Decorator, an idea-filled guide featuring expert advice from leading designers Alexa Hampton, Corey Damen Jenkins, Christopher Spitzmiller, and many more.

Think Like A Decorator: To Create a Comfortable, Original, and Stylish Home debuted on March 28, 2023.

McAlpine: Romantic Modernism

Architectural and interior design firm McAlpine has garnered attention throughout the country for their distinct ability to design homes that are modern in expression but classical in order. In Romantic Modernism, founder Bobby McAlpine offers an exclusive look at a collection of residences that embrace modernism, classicism, and romanticism.

McAlpine: Romantic Modernism debuted on March 21, 2023.

Language of Home: The Interiors of Foley & Cox

Foley & Cox, New York-based interior design firm, is known for their serene and tailored interiors that perfectly embody their clients' personal styles. Language of Home showcases 24 of their most acclaimed projects from coastal retreats in New England to a yacht that cruises the Mediterranean Sea.

Language of Home: The Interiors of Foley & Cox debuted on March 15, 2023.

Suzanne Rheinstein: A Welcoming Elegance

In her third monograph, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein illustrates her ability to meld together modernity and timeless elegance in the rooms she creates. Rheinstein sprinkles advice throughout A Welcoming Elegance on how to style spaces in a relaxed yet elevated way that allows people to live comfortably surrounded by fine art and antiques.

Suzanne Rheinstein: A Welcoming Elegance debuted on March 14, 2023.

A House in Maine

Acclaimed decorator Nina Campbell takes readers throughout the design process of jaw-dropping New England seaside escape in her newest monograph, A House in Maine. The book explores the importance of place and how one can create their own sanctuary in a bustling world.

A House in Maine debuted on March 14, 2023.

The World at Your Table: Inspiring Tabletop Designs

Interior designer and consummate hostess Stephanie Stokes reveals all her secrets to setting the most inspiring tables in her second book, The World at Your Table. Stokes discusses the design principles that inform her choices for each of the transporting tablescapes featured and explains why you should include collected treasures in your own creations.

The World at Your Table debuted on March 14, 2023.

The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores

In Artistry of Flowers, celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches readers how to look at floral arrangements from an artist’s perspective. Salazar highlights which types of flowers are best for different arrangements and shows the steps to building your own floral masterpiece.

The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores debuted on March 14, 2023.

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