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Book Nook: 9 New Art & Design Books On Our Summer Reading List

Surf Shacks Vol. 3: Exploring the Spirit of Coastal Living by Matt Titone | gestalten
Surf Shacks Vol. 3 continues the cult-favorite series with a new lineup of creative surfers and the eclectic spaces they inhabit. From breezy cabins in California and artist-built hideaways in Hawaii to design-forward retreats in Portugal and Panama, the book captures how surf culture extends far beyond the waves.

Coastal Villas: Luxury Living on the Gulf Coast by Geoff Chick | Images Publishing
Explore a collection of luxurious villas designed by Geoff Chick & Associates in the tradition of timber-framed vernacular style of Florida’s 19th- and 20th-century architecture. From minimalist retreats poised on the edge of the surf to sprawling family homes nestled among pine forests, these residences are a poetic reinterpretation of the Gulf’s vernacular through a contemporary architectural lens.

Art for Everyone: How to Collect Art & Personalize Your Space on Any Budget by Liz Lidgett | Simon & Schuster
Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, everyone wants their living space to feel like home, but decorating can feel overwhelming and expensive. Now, gallery owner and art industry expert Liz Lidgett offers a clear-eyed and inspiring handbook designed to make the art world accessible for both beginners and seasoned collectors.

In the Company of Nature: Regenerating Business, Community and the Living World by Frieda Gormley | Chelsea Green
The story of British luxury interiors brand House of Hackney’s regenerative journey—and what every business and consumer can learn from it.

LJ-Group: From bushes to cityscapes through mud and water by LJ-Group | ORO Publishers
This book brings together a selection of LJ-Group’s key projects, highlighting a landscape architecture that prioritizes people, environment, and long-term value. Through detailed visuals and concise commentary, it offers insight into how design can respond to complexity—with clarity, purpose, and care.

Family Escapes curated by Andrea Stadlhuber | teNeues
Family Escapes is an invitation to experience unforgettable family moments at the most beautiful places in the world. Curated by Andrea Stadlhuber, a proven travel expert and founder of The Family Project, this book combines exquisite photography with authentic stories and exclusive recommendations for luxurious family travel.

Inside the Hamptons by Jennifer Ash Rudick | Vendome Press
A curated guide to some 20 distinctive homes in the fabled East End, owned by some of the area’s most creative denizens, including interior designers, architects, furniture designers, and entrepreneurs.

A Builder’s Life Done Well: The Story of Prutting + Co. by David L. Prutting | Images Publishing
Based in New Canaan, Connecticut, David Prutting, Prutting + Co, has built some of the finest contemporary houses in the area. This stunning publication features many of these spectacular residences, as founder David Prutting takes readers behind the scenes to offer a unique builder’s perspective.

Storied Homes: Designs from Banner Day Interiors by Clara Jung | Simon & Schuster
This design book features homes that blend traditional interiors with modern living and that celebrate playful design balanced with a minimal aesthetic.

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