Books about home decorating
Best Interior Design Books to Buy in 2022
David A. Land
If you're a design lover, chances are your shelves always have room for another book (and if you're like many of the House Beautiful editors, by now they're spilling from your shelves to coffee tables, floor space, nightstands, and beyond—much like in the New York apartment by Fawn Galli above). Lucky for us, each season brings a fresh set of inspirational tomes from designers, stylists, and historians, giving us eye candy—and design advice—aplenty. Read on for the ones our editors are buying now. And be sure to check back regularly: We'll be updating this list with our latest favorites every month.
Photographs of author and home interiors copyright © John Stoffer. All rights reserved, and used with permission.
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Tyndale House Publishers
Establishing Home: Creating Space for a Beautiful Life with Family, Faith, and Friends
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$24 AT AMAZON
In her debut book, "Establishing Home," Jean Stoffer recounts how necessity sparked her journey from part-time receptionist to founder of an award-winning home design company and star of the Magnolia Network’s show, "The Established Home. " Through her incredible storytelling she shares tips on home design, running a business, and navigating common family issues, accompanied by beautiful photographs of Jean's classic home designs. —Kaitlin Kemp
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Beyond the Canyon: Inside Epic California Homes
$59 AT AMAZON
In his debut title "Beyond The Canyon: Inside Epic California Homes," globe-trotting photographer Roger Davies turns his lens on the Golden State coast. From film directors to interior designers, Malibu to Marin County, Davies gives an insider look (with plenty of eye candy!) into the glamorous dwellings of some of the industry's finest and the homes that embody "California cool." —Claire Brito
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Shingle and Stone: Thomas Kligerman Houses
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$59 AT AMAZON
In his new book, "Shingle and Stone: Thomas Kligerman Houses" architect Tom Kligerman features thirteen residences that blend American and Europeans styles, and exude a sense of ease with themselves and their surroundings.
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AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home
$32 AT AMAZON
In their new book "AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home," authors Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason highlight the Black family home and its role as a haven, heirloom, and cornerstone of Black culture and life. Step into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, and homes filled with pieces handed down from generations. —Kaitlin Kemp
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The Layered Interior
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$43 AT AMAZON
Step into to Greg Natale's kaleidoscopic design world. From initial concepts and inspiration to the meticulous application of finishes, Natale brings the creative process to life in his most recent book, "The Layered Interior."
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Move & Art
$101 AT AMAZON
In the third volume of her bestselling series "Move and Art," award-winning Danish fashion and interior designer Malene Birger guides readers through four stunning homes in England, Italy, Greece and Spain. With alluring before-and-after shots, Birger reveals home after transformed home in this visual guide through her spaces around the globe. – Kaitlin Kemp
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BOLD: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson
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$44 AT AMAZON
The first book from award-winning design team Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson, BOLD showcases eleven remarkable residences that exemplify the duo’s accessible modernist sensibility. From Manhattan to London to Arizona, savor the full spectrum of jewel tones and rich textures that highlight the duo's dynamic eclecticism.
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Extraordinary Interiors
$55 AT AMAZON
From a Bay Area pied-à-terre dripping with international flair to an elegant townhouse inspired by Italian palazzi, Suzanne Tucker’s third monograph is a sumptuous, antique-filled tromp through homes expertly tailored to the lives within them. –Kaitlin Kemp
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The Ultimate Bath
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$51 AT AMAZON
What takes a bath from basic to artful? Author Barbara Sallick has her answer: "These baths are not necessarily the large, the lavish, the over-the-top, but baths that reside on a different experiential plane. " Relax into the most luxuriously designed bathrooms from today's top architects and interior designers. We recommend reading it in a bubble bath!
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MOOD: Interiors & Inspiration
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$52 AT AMAZON
"An empty room is a canvas—a place to play with composition and contrast." With her debut title "Mood," Toronto-based designer Anne Hepfer encourages readers to lead with one simple question: how do you want to feel in each space? From international clients to her own family of six, Hepfer highlights spaces bursting with color and feeling. We highly recommend adding this color-happy treatise to your shelf.
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At Home on the Water
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$29 AT AMAZON
In her new book, "At Home on The Water," editor Jaci Conry takes readers through 12 gorgeous homes that celebrate various seaside styles and aesthetics. From a Spanish-style 1920's manse in Palm Beach to a weathered grey Nantucket cottage, there's no one way to break from life's busyness and enjoy life! — Kaitlin Kemp
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Caren Rideau: Kitchen Designer, Vintner, Entertaining at Home
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$55 AT AMAZON
You'd probably never guess that Caren Rideau, founder of The Kitchen Design Group, was gearing up to major in business before she enrolled in an interior design elective — a decision that would not only seal her fate as an interior designer, but also highlight her love of well-designed kitchens. In her new book, "Caren Rideau: Kitchen Designer, Vintner, Entertaining at Home," Rideau takes readers through 10 designs that remind us why the kitchen continues to be the gathering place for great conversation and delicious food (no matter your background).
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Celebrating Home (Shipping August 2022)
$50 AT JAMESFARMER.COM
Southern designer James Farmer believes that a tablescape is "an interior design project in its simplest form." That is only one of the many lessons from his new book, "Celebrating Home," where Farmer reminds us that no milestone (or minute!) is too small to celebrate, and that home should be an extension of that mentality.
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Color Is Home: A Brave Guide to Designing Classic Interiors
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In her new book "Colour is Home: A Brave Guide to Designing Classic Interiors," Australian designer Charlotte Coote shares her method for styling classic spaces, built around her 5 signature principles: timelessness, authenticity, lifestyle, scale, and quality.
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The New Traditional
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$35 AT AMAZON
In his new book, "The New Traditional," Barclay Butera takes readers through 13 homes that exemplify his signature style of bold textures, tone-on-tone textiles, and blending heritage pieces with distinctive furnishings.
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THE MOST GORGEOUS INTERIOR DESIGN BOOK TO COME OUT OF THE MIDWEST
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In her new book, "Midwest Modern Manifesto," architect-turned-designer Angie Lane is determined to put Midwest design on the map. "Midwest Modern is contemporary interior design that’s not stark or unattainable, with a warmth of texture and eclectic touches that embody the charm and practicality of the Midwest," says Lane. "It uniquely brings the progressive and conservative qualities of the region to life." — Kaitlin Kemp
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Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes
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$38 AT AMAZON
From heavy snowfall to strong winds and fire risks, the environmental challenges of the Rocky Mountain region can be immense. In his new book, "Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes," John Glendall highlights the stunning architectural design of modern homes across the Rockies' breathtaking terrain. — Kaitlin Kemp
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The New Design Rules: How to Decorate and Renovate, from Start to Finish: An Interior Design Book
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Emily Henderson isn't shy about not attending design school, or having formal design training. Over the last ten years, she's used her styling instincts and the internet to guide her through the intimidating process of renovating homes. "Every day I Googled, 'how do you design fireplaces, staircases, paneling, vanities…” she says in her latest book, "The New Design Rules." It’s the detailed design handbook she wish existed years ago. Throughout the book, she encourages readers to know the ‘rules,’ but to also break them with confidence. — Kaitlin Kemp
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Billy Cotton: Interior and Design Work
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$46 AT AMAZON
In his first book, "Billy Cotton: Interior & Design Work," multi-disciplinary designer Billy Cotton takes readers on a journey through 15 stunning projects for a roster of art world clients, each one a creative powerhouse in their own right. (No pressure!) Each project showcases his unique ability to bring together historical and modern design influences, resulting in a satisfying blend of old and new.
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The Bunk Bed Book: 115 Bunks, Lofts, and Cozy Nooks
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$18 AT AMAZON
Inspired by her son's love of bunk beds, Laura Fenton's new book, 'The Bunk Bed Book,' highlights how architecturally interesting and functional these cozy space savers can be. And they're not just for kids, either: "Bunk beds and sleeping nooks satiate some of our most universal longings: our love for secret places, the feeling of being aloft, and the comfort of enclosure," says the author. — Kaitlin Kemp
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The New Naturalists: Inside the Homes of Creative Collectors
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$29 AT AMAZON
In her book, "The New Naturalists: Inside the Homes of Creative Collectors," design and lifestyle journalist, Claire Bingham celebrates the new generation of naturalist collectors who live by the notion "too much is never enough. " Bursting with eccentric finds, these homes highlight the deeply personal side of collectomania—and the timeless inspiration in natural objects. —Kaitlin Kemp
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Classic Kitchens for Modern Living: Sarah Blank
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$43 AT AMAZON
In her new book, designer Sarah Blank takes readers through the kitchen design process from start to finish. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how her eponymous studio expertly mixes organic features with contemporary aesthetics and modern functionality. The result? Beautiful kitchens that stand the test of time.
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Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore
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$16 AT AMAZON
If you're not already following Beau Ciolino and Matt Armato of @probablythis, you're missing out. The couple has created a cult following for their mid-century aesthetic, witty personalities, and expert DIYs. Now, the design duo is sharing even more in their debut book, Probably This Housewarming, a comprehensive guide to living beautifully (and comfortably!) on a budget. Filled with easy-to-recreate design ideas, budget-friendly DIYS, hosting tips for when your home is ready for entertaining, and of course, plenty of fun and charm, Ciolino and Armato's latest venture is a must-read. –Nathalie Kirby
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You Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween's Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden
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Christopher Griffin, more popularly known to his loyal fans as the Plant Kween, has more than 200 plants lining the walls of their Brooklyn apartment. Like most collections, it only took buying the first—a Marble Queen pothos in desperate need of rehab—to spur Griffin's passion. Since then, Griffin has grown an audience of equally dedicated plant parents through their Instagram account, @plantkween. A botanical wonderland, the Kween's account is bursting with plant care tips and personality, a winning combination that ultimately led to their debut book, You grow, Gurl, which is a well of information for burgeoning plant parents and experts alike. Get a sneak peek at some of the tips you can expect to find in the guide here. –Nathalie Kirby
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Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect
$60 AT MONACELLIPRESS.COM
Although you may not know Beatrix Farrand by name, you may be familiar with her sumptuous landscape designs, including one at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., as well as the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. Now, thanks to author Judith B. Tankard, you can learn more about this celebrated garden artist/landscape architect, who happened to be Edith Wharton's niece. Impeccable design taste must run in the family! - Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
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Wonderland: Adventures in Decorating
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$40 AT AMAZON
In her debut book, designer and self-proclaimed maximalist Summer Thornton takes readers on a whimsical adventure through her most fantastical designs—including her own home. Go down the rabbit hole to discover a wonderland (pun intended) of bold color, surprising patterns, and unexpected textures. –Nathalie Kirby
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At Home with Designers and Tastemakers: Creating Beautiful and Personal Interiors
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If you're familiar with designer and author Susanna Salk you've likely come across her popular video series, At Home With, in which the designer visits the homes and gardens of the world's top tastemakers. In this print iteration of the series, Salk opens up the doors to fifteen of her favorite homes to reveal how designers live at home. Packed with practical design lessons, consider this a guide to stylish living. –Nathalie Kirby
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Feng Shui Modern
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$18 AT AMAZON
In his debut book, TikTok sensation and design expert Cliff Tan makes the storied practice of feng shui comprehensible. Using expert tips and helpful diagrams, Tan masterfully breaks down the traditional principles of energy to explain how furniture placement, color palettes, and design style affect the harmony of every room. With practical tips to developing your own intuitive sense of space, Feng Shui Modern is the key to restoring balance in your own home. –Nathalie Kirby
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Living by the Ocean: Contemporary Houses by the Sea
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$36 AT AMAZON
Escape to the seaside with one flip through this awe-inspiring tome. Featuring work from more than 47 esteemed architects across six continents, Living by the Ocean explores the world's most incredible coastal homes. From lighthouses that were converted into homes to underwater bedrooms, you'll be entranced by the harmony between land and sea. –Nathalie Kirby
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Living in Color: Color in Contemporary Interior Design
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If color inspiration is what you're after, add this title to your collection. Organized by hue, Living in Color is a visual journey through a rainbow of contemporary designs that will inspire you to dial up the color in your own life. –Nathalie Kirby
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All the decorating inspiration you need to revamp just about any room.
By Monique Valeris
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Regardless of how much of a design buff you are, there's always room for a bit of inspiration now and again. An interior design book, which is a simple way to dress up your coffee table, desk, or bookshelf, can amp up your decorating skills. Whether you've longed for a more stylish living room, a cozier bedroom, or a relaxing bathroom retreat, this collection of interior design books is filled with more than enough tips and tricks to inject personality into your home.
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“Live Beautiful” by Athena Calderone
$48 AT SERENA AND LILY
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Rizzoli
S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration
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The Home Edit
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Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave: Target Exclusive Edition
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Kelly Wearstler: Evocative Style
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The New Southern Style
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Gibbs Smith
Modern Americana
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Rebecca Atwood: Living With Pattern Coffee Table Book
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Elements of Family Style: Elegant Spaces for Everyday Life
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Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles
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Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide
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Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home
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May I Come In?: Discovering the World in Other People's Houses
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"Travel Home" by Caitlin Flemming
$40 AT SERENA AND LILY
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Home For The Soul
$30 AT ANTHROPOLOGIE
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"More Beautiful" by Mark D. Sikes
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Abrams
Jungalow: Decorate Wild
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nine0000 9 books for furnishing your dream home – 4fresh blogHome for every person is a place of power: here we exhale, fill up with energy for new achievements, it is here that we can be ourselves. The organization of home space has a huge impact on our psycho-emotional state, so it is important to equip your home in such a way that everything in it pleases, inspires and pacifies.
Sometimes it is enough to throw away the excess, put things in order in storage, “green up” and complement the interior with a few pleasant little things so that the space of the house becomes as “your” as possible, and for this it is not at all necessary to seek the help of professional designers! There are many books on how to properly organize the interior of the house and fill it with life. nine0036
The most beautiful and useful of them are in our selection today.
1. Minimalist house. Room by room, from chaos to meaningful life
Our home is an extension of ourselves. Therefore, often in order to streamline your life, you need to “shake up” the contents of your home: ruthlessly get rid of the superfluous, leaving the really necessary, organize the space so that it breathes easily, performs its functions and is quickly found. nine0036
Joshua Becker, author of the most popular minimalist blog, becomingminimalist.com, strongly recommends stopping the pursuit of happiness and generously shares tips on how to own less and get more.
In the book you will find a lot of recommendations for cleaning and maintaining order, the basic postulates of minimalism that will be useful in any area of life, checklists of real minimalists, as well as examples of people who have come to a happier and more conscious life with the help of minimalism. nine0210
Read and get inspired!
2. Home for life: how to store maximum things in a small space
Lu Wei, one of the most famous interior designers in China and the author of a popular blog, explains and shows in detail and clearly how to disassemble and arrange every corner of the apartment in order to make the most ergonomic use of space.
After reading the book, you will learn the necessary design techniques that you can apply to your own interior, learn the secrets of quick cleaning, work out the psychological attitudes that lead to cluttering up the space (especially the wardrobe) with unnecessary things and just have a great time looking at funny comics. nine0036
The book causes an acute and immediate desire to sort out the apartment and create a real home from your home.
3. Nothing more. Minimum things, maximum happiness
This book was inspired by Marie Kondo, the author of the world's most popular cleaning system before writing her bestseller.
Nagisa Tatsumi suggests a technique that will help get rid of excess without regret and reflection. This is the first and most important stage of getting rid of trash (in the house, in the mind, in life!). Next are useful techniques for putting things in order and maintaining order, interesting statistics about who is most prone to hoarding, the psychological reasons for hoarding, as well as tips on how to stop buying too much and where to eco-friendly send the trash accumulated in the house that you finally decided to get rid of. . nine0036
This is not only certainly useful, but also a stunningly beautiful and tactilely pleasant book, it will decorate any, even the most minimalistic interior.
4. Remodelista. Cozy house. Simple and stylish ideas for organizing space
A conscious approach to organizing a home you want to visit. “Every minute you spend organizing your activities saves you an hour” — this quote from Benjamin Franklin conveys the purpose and main message of the book. For some time now, many of us have begun to work from home, so now it is no longer possible to put things in order for later: this will very quickly affect the quality of work. nine0036
The authors of the book advise buying less, but better, making the most of what is already there, reducing the share of plastic, replacing it with “living” ceramics and wood products, giving away good, but unnecessary, and ruthlessly getting rid of broken, spoiled and evocative clothing ballast .
No less important are the subtleties that you will learn in the process of reading: how to organize the kitchen so that you want to cook in it and have everything you need at hand; how, finally, to put things in order in drawers and how to organize a hallway for a large family? nine0210
You will also find out what benefits a wheeled cart, magnetic boards and canvas bags will bring to your home and what other non-obvious, but very necessary devices you should buy to quickly transform your home.
5. Everything is in order at home. How to beat clutter in your closet, home and life
Putting your house in order can be the first and very important step when you decide to change your life for the better. After all, the new comes into our lives only when we are ready to get rid of the old, sometimes in the literal sense of the word. nine0036
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The authors of the book, well-known experts in cleaning and organization of space, will help to make the decluttering process as environmentally friendly as possible. Learn how to store, sort and throw away things, tame an ever-growing army of children's toys and prevent the complete capture of the nursery's territory, actively fight Plushkin's syndrome, but at the same time learn how to repair and use what else will serve, and first figure out why exactly you need order - this book will help. And the authors of the book generously share cute life hacks like the rainbow principle in storing things and the secrets of constantly maintaining order so that general cleaning does not take too much time. nine0036
The book is especially motivating for people with a developed visual perception - they will immediately want to put what they see on the pages into reality!
6. More than a kitchen. Sustainable living starts in your home
Saving the planet from garbage Evgenia Chichkova, master of ecology and ecoblogger, suggests starting ... with the competent organization of your own kitchen! After all, the kitchen is the heart of every home, and also the place where the most waste is collected and sorted. nine0036
How to turn your kitchen into an eco-kitchen? Get rid of excess, choose items made from natural materials and products with a minimal carbon footprint, save water and electricity, stop throwing away so much food, finally organize separate waste collection in a smart way, grow a vegetable garden on the windowsill…
The book contains a lot of simple tips that are so easy to integrate into your daily life that you can enjoy the fruits almost immediately. nine0210
The book is written in beautiful literary language, and the style of narration resembles a confidential conversation with a friend, whose example you want to immediately follow.
7. Easy Fly Lady cleaning: freedom from chaos
Fly Lady is one of the most popular house keeping systems.
Martha Scilly taught people how to clean with pleasure and achieve maximum results with minimal time and energy costs. If you haven't used this method yet, we highly recommend giving it a try - there's a good chance you and your home will love it! nine0036
With the help of this book, you will learn how to clean quickly and easily (literally "on the fly"!) And acquire many good habits, thanks to which the house will always be kept clean and tidy.
8. Who would know? 10,001 smart solutions for your home
Simple solutions are often the most effective.
This book is a collection of life hacks that will help you significantly save time, money and effort, as well as significantly reduce your ecological footprint. nine0036
We are constantly surrounded by many simple things that can serve not only their intended purpose, but are effective in the most unexpected situations. See this book for guidance on how to use it; By the way, this is a great housewarming gift!
9. Urban Jungle. How to create a cozy interior with plants
A bestseller that would inspire even Carrie Bradshaw to buy a potted flower!
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A stunningly beautiful book in a magazine format in itself will become an interior decoration and even “green up” it a little, if you effectively put it on a bookshelf with the cover forward.
You will find a lot of useful and easy to apply tips on how to turn your home into a green oasis. Moreover, we are mainly not talking about some exotic and whimsical care flowers: monstera, aloe vera, oxalis, pike tail are well known to Russians and are familiar in our apartments. Learn more