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Book Nook: 14 New Titles To Add To Your Reading List This Spring

Think Like a Decorator: To Create a Comfortable, Original, and Stylish Home by Leslie Banker | Rizzoli
A reassuring, idea-filled guide to decorating by interior designer Leslie Banker, enriched by advice and contributions from other prominent decorators.

Joie: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life by Ajiri Aki | Clarkson Potter
The French are known for their joie de vivre—celebrating the simple things—a philosophy that tastemaker Ajiri Aki embraced all of her American life. In this beautifully photographed volume of everything French, Ajiri shares what she’s learned about living in Paris—from hosting the perfect apéro (happy hour) to lingering around town like a flâneur (loafer) to thrifting for antiques at the market. 

David Thulstrup: A Sense of Place by Sophie Lovell | Phaidon
This title demonstrates both David Thulstrup’s star power and his unique approach to design through more than twenty architectural and interiors projects, as well as sixteen designs for furniture. His award-winning international practice includes clients such as Georg Jensen, Hay, Royal Copenhagen, and the design of four-time world’s best restaurant, Noma.

How to Land in the Metaverse: From Interior Design to the Future of Design by Harry Nuriev And Crosby Studios | Rizzoli
Presenting Crosby Studios’ most popular interiors and newest metaverse spaces, this original volume is a must-have reference for the firm’s myriad fans.

Language of Home: The Interiors of Foley & Cox by Michael Cox | Monacelli
Incorporating both formal details and welcoming elements, a sophisticated and balanced look tailored to a sense of home, as shown through the portfolio of New York-based interior design firm Foley & Cox.

The World At Your Table: Inspiring Tabletop Designs by Stephanie Stokes | Rizzoli
For her second Rizzoli book, well-known interior designer, consummate hostess, and world traveler Stephanie Stokes presents inspiring tables set with irresistible items accumulated on her far-flung journeys that will help you create imaginative tabletops.

Milton Glaser: Pop by Steven Heller, Mirko Ilić and Beth Kleber | Monacelli
From 1954, when he co-founded the legendary Push Pin Studios, to the late ’70s, Milton Glaser was one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his day, whose work graced countless book and album covers, posters, magazine covers, and advertisements. This collection of work from Glaser’s Pop period features hundreds of examples of his design that have not been seen since their original publication, demonstrating the graphic revolution that transformed design and popular culture.

A House in Maine by Nina Campbell With Giles Kime | Rizzoli
The interior design of this New England seaside escape—by decorating legend Nina Campbell—explores a myriad of themes: the evolution of a home, the importance of place, and the creation of an oasis amid a bustling world.

The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores by María Gabriela Salazar | Rizzoli
The Artistry of Flowers encourages everyone to live with florals and to appreciate their beauty as we appreciate art. Celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches us how to look at flowers and understand their characteristics from an artist’s perspective.

Andrew Martin: Interior Design Review Volume 26 by Andrew Martin | Teneues
This year, the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review once again offers inspiration for stylish home furnishings. With 1,000 photographs on more than 500 pages, this magnificent illustrated book presents varied and latest trends from the hottest designers.

John Pawson: Making Life Simpler by Deyan Sudjic | Phaidon
This visual biography brings together John Pawson’s architecture, life, clients, travel, photography, design, books, and ideas. Written by Deyan Sudjic, an architectural historian and long-time friend, it explores the full scope of Pawson’s life.

Reclaimed: New Homes from Old Materials by Penny Craswell | Thames & Hudson
This inspiring book is an antidote to the unsustainable use of materials, focusing on contemporary homes made with reused components or materials that might once have been considered waste. Divided into four key categories—brick, timber, metal, and a range of recycled materials—every home showcases design ingenuity and award-winning architecture.

The Brutalists: Brutalism’s Best Architects by Owen Hopkins | Phaidon
Brutalist architecture inspires a passionate response, be it adulation or contempt. There is no disputing, however, that the style produces some of the world’s most breathtaking buildings. This landmark volume documents the movement as never before, by profiling the architects behind the style.

New Nordic Gardens: Scandinavian Landscape Design by Annika Zetterman | Thames & Hudson
The timelessness of Nordic design has proven itself around the world for many decades. Now it is time for the quality of its gardens and landscapes to come into the light.

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