I am a designer book junkie with a little snob thrown in. A great design book, in my opinion, needs to be inspirational on a couple of levels. I have to feel as though I can live in those rooms through the photography. We all know that shots are set up to make the photograph appealing to look at. But, if you can look beyond the photograph does it give you the sense that you could live there? Pottery Barn and the others in this category are great at this. Their appeal is to the individual who can't envision how to pull together a look so they sell you one right from the photograph. Problem is, it is NOT an individual look, it's a look for the masses who placate themselves with the notion that if it's selling in a catalog then it's good, right? Wrong! If you study the right books from designers you gravitate towards you can teach yourself how to decorate your own home. Even if this means working with a designer. I can assure you that designer's work with budgets all the time and so individuality in your own home can be achieved. Never be intimated by the two words "interior designer", we are here to help you realize your vision and make it a reality all within reach. My two favorite books that I am sharing with you today give me the inspiration I look for when I am suffering from "designers block". The other level is, is the book exciting enough for me to want to buy it so I can refer back to it!
While I realize that the images in these two books are for very high end clients, the look can be achieved through less expensive resources. I equate designing a home to dressing oneself. You can wear a white GAP blouse paired with a designer skirt or slacks, good shoes and creative jewelry and you are there!
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