While I would like to think that I know a great deal about interior home design by simply browsing Pinterest, I know that I need quite a bit of help! That’s why I am so grateful for these interior design books for beginners!
Each book offers a unique perspective on interior design, specifically home design in my case. We just finished building our own house on our homestead and I feel so inadequate when it comes to decorating our house and making it our home. It is a unique house in that it almost feels like a cabin.
However, the house design I am going for is a blend of country, rustic, and vintage feel, with some cabin elements sprinkled in. I quickly turned to several interior design books, including the ones in this blog post as well, to help me get inspiration and tips! These books each offered me different elements to consider when I decorate the home we built.
These are great interior design books for beginners like myself to learn about basic concepts, understand the rules and laws of nature, and make your home feel more welcoming and inviting with a few small changes.
Let’s check them out…
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I just love the opening line of this book: “A home should be a safe haven – a place where you and your loved ones not only live, but also thrive. Decorating naturally lets you accomplish that.”
As a mom, that’s exactly what I am looking for, beauty and practicality together to form a perfect space for my family. I love that this book talks about how to keep your home toxin-free, use eco-friendly materials, and how to choose natural items for your home.
Filling your home with natural things just seems to add a new level to your personal style while keeping things cozy and simple. You’ll also learn how to choose the right colors, textures, and proportions in each room of the house.
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This is a wonderful book to help you discover what your home style is, how to style it with basic design concepts, and take inspiration from lots of various photos. The book makes all this easy with a home-style quiz, design lingo definitions, and easy steps to follow!
Plus, the majority of the book has pictures of each room of the home with information on why the style of the homes work so well together. It really does come down to basic concepts like balance, texture, layering, etc. It was impactful for me to have each photo explained so well.
As someone who is seeking a rustic, country, yet vintage style of our home, there was a lot that I was able to learn and pull from this book! But, even if your style is opposite of that, there is just as much in here for you as well.
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While this book isn’t extremely practical because the images are not realistic to everyday home life, they do provide ideas of how to place your items and style your home. The book focuses on eight things that every room needs: a splash of unexpected color, a nod to the past, a grand gesture, glitter and gleam, to embrace the great outdoors, something that says “touch me”, something that speaks only to you, and a “wow” moment.
The book comprises of pictures with a bit of commentary on how the rooms display each of these things. It is fun to look at all the different types of styles if you need inspiration.
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What a fun book to read! I have to say that this book really pulled me out of my comfort zone, but in the best way. I’m not usually someone who gravitates towards things that are big, bold, or stand out, but after reading this book I feel encouraged to include some things with those personalities in my home.
The book begins with teaching basic aspects of color, texture, and pattern when it comes to home design. The majority of the book is then going through each room of the home with multiple examples of how these design elements play out. At the end, there are fun DIY projects you can try to add more color, texture, or pattern to your space.
I also enjoyed reading the author’s book Living with Color: Inspiration and How-Tos to Brighten Up Your Home. It was a super easy book to read to understand how color plays out in my home.
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This book is not about chasing perfectionism or trends, but instead, finding your style and designing a home you love! It also has a focus on changing the way we shop from a disposal mindset to sustainable treasures that will last.
I love the author’s focus on building a collection. I have never seen that in a design book yet. The concept is to keep a minimalist home yet have a display of something that you enjoy. After all the tips in the first half of the book, the second half has pictures to inspire you!
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Thinking about hiring an interior designer for your project? Just pick up this book instead! This huge book is truly the bible of home design, having everything you could possibly need to know in one place. The book is beautifully laid out with lots of pictures and sketches so it is not overwhelming unless you try to read it all in one sitting.
The first 100 pages are all about the design process. The next 200 focus on the elements of the room. Then there are room-by-room considerations and an insider’s guide to design documents and procedures. I certainly did not read this book all in one sitting as it is overwhelming, so take your time as if you were attending a class on the subject and this was your textbook!
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I love the concept of this book: compare 35 different homes from around the world to see what slow living means in each one. As someone who strives for a slow life, I loved seeing all the different homes!
The house styles are all very neutral, minimal, and what some might describe as “bland” looking. If that’s your style, you can find lots of inspiration here. It’s cool to read about each family or person in their space and put a face to the home they designed! I appreciate that the author included family spaces too.
Check it out on Amazon here!
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If you’re not sure where to start and need a bit and hand hand-holding (like myself!) then this is one of the best interior design books for beginners like you! The author walks you through each room of the home and points out how to make the space beautiful yet practical.
There are also DIY projects with each chapter and tips on how to renovate the space to meet your needs and desires. I love that guest spaces and kids spaces are included in the list, plus how to incorporate seasonal changes!
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This is one of the best interior design books for beginners because, like the author’s other book mentioned above, it is thorough and super helpful! The first part of the book is learning the lingo of the design world and the different options available to you. From windows to furniture to flooring and lighting.
The second part of the book is going through each room of the house and putting what you have learned into practice. This design book is also unique in that it walks you through the best options when renovating a space, such as whether should you DIY it or hire it out. This book gives you so many ideas for things to try in your home, you could try something new every week!
Check it out on Amazon here!
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What a fun book on decorating! Get inspired, find your style, be practical, look at what you have, create a floor plan, determine your budget, research, make a design scheme, create a design schedule, and tackle each room of the house!
The book teaches you how different styles play out in different areas of the home. It also looks at furniture and décor. Plus, important tips as it plays out in each room. I also love that they have included small space solutions and “the domino effect” where you see it all play out!
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There you have it, the top interior design books for beginners to read today! Which book will you be reading first? Let me know in the comments below!
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