To mark World Book Day on 7 March, we have rounded up a collection of to-die-for books on design, interiors, and gardens that will not only elevate your design ideas, but will look stunning on your bookshelf.
The Life Eclectic: Highly Unique Interior Designs from Around the World by Alexander Breeze
Grandeur meets comfort in this stylish book The Life Eclectic: Highly Unique Interior Designs from Around the World by Alexander Breeze, a colourful compendium of maximalist interiors. Leafing through the pages where some the homes of the world’s most creative minds to relax brings a contagious sense of joy and excitement, so much that one cannot wait to redo their own bedroom, kitchen, or study. Treasured (and varied) possessions are curated to create a gloriously eclectic effect.
Women Design: Pioneers From the Twentieth Century to Today by Libby Sellers
Spanning not only decades and disciplines, but also a range of iconic names, Women Design: Pioneers From the Twentieth Century to Today by Libby Sellers showcases female designers including architects,product designers, textile artists and digital innovators. Acting as a textual reminder of the hundreds of women (both from the past and contemporary schools), who have and continue to contribute to change and pioneer within the design industry.
An inspirational read, Women Design places into context both the gradual changes brought about by pioneers who broke gender stereotypes in the design world, and those who completely rewrote the rulebooks.
150 Gardens You Need to Visit Before You Die by Stefanie Waldek
When we plucked a copy of 150 Gardens You Need to Visit Before You Die by Stefanie Waldek from the stunning green bookshelf in Babylonstoren’s divine lifestyle shop, we knew this would become a regular go-to for not only garden inspiration, but travel inspiration too. Showcasing beautiful gardens from across six continents, this blossoming collection feels like an oasis in the form of a hardcover book. If you’re one to seek out walkable gardens when you visit a new city, this is the ultimate bucket list for all garden lovers.
Inside: At Home with Great Designers by William Norwich
In a digital world where online home tours flood our social feeds, there is something much more intimate about seeing inside a designer’s home through the pages of a book. Courtesy of the coffee table book maestros Phaidon, Inside: At Home with Great Designers by William Norwich presents sixty designers’ homes through photographs capturing intimate looks into their bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms.
