Book Nook: 7 Design Books We’re Reading This October

See what new titles Editor in Chief Amy Sneider selected for aspire’s recently released fall issue.

Stone Houses by Phaidon Editors | Phaidon
This carefully curated selection of 50 stunning houses from all over the world – from imposing mansions to tiny cottages – shows, through interior and exterior images, how leading architects from around the world have harnessed the beauty of stone to create exquisite houses in an inspiring array of styles.

Southern Interiors: A Celebration of Personal Style by Tori Mellott | Monacelli
Visit the homes of designers, artists, and tastemakers across the southern United States in this celebration of gracious living and personal style.

Interiors Styled by Mieke Ten Have by Mieke Ten Have | Vendome
How does a renowned stylist approach personalizing a space? In this beautiful new book, Mieke ten Have identifies and explains the four principal elements that she always takes into account: Color Theory, Pattern Play, Wild and Tame, and Flowers for Living.

High Desert Retreat by Aidlin Darling Design | Images Publishing
Starting with the question “How to create a residence within this beautiful desolate site while also creating a respectful compliment to the existing ecology”, Aidlin Darling Design created a soulful environment on a bluff in the high desert. Richly illustrated, this monograph portrays the creative process that resulted in a stunning residence.

A 1000 X Better: A Rebel by Design by Kirsten Blazek | Rizzoli
Up-and-coming interior designer Kirsten Blazek, known for her focus on sustainability and mixing vintage with contemporary pieces, shares inspiration for creating an authentic and livable home.

Alexander Girard: Let the Sun in by Todd Oldham and Kiera Coffee | Phaidon
Alexander Girard was a leading figure in midcentury American design, bringing sensational color and pattern to the modernist aesthetic. Organized by discipline, this stunning monograph covers Girard’s prolific and groundbreaking output across textiles, furniture, interior design, graphic design, illustration, and architecture.

American Icons: The Architecture of the United States by Sam Lubell | gestalten
The development and expansion of cities in the United States over the last 150 years gave rise to one of the most ambitious and fastest growing building projects the world had ever seen. American Icons is a testament to the architectural masterpieces of the United States, from residential homes to skyscrapers, from museums to airports, and beyond.

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