Interior Design books ....My Weakness.

When was the last time you bought a good coffee table book? I feel like I'm ALWAYS BUYING one or two books month. Whether they are old or new releases...I buy them. It's one of my weaknesses, what can I say? Below are a few I purchased this month.

Books Do Furnish A Room by Leslie Geddes-Brown

The title of this book alone.... stretched across the page drew me in! This book reveals how books can enhance the look & atmosphere of any home. It talks about different ways of arranging as well as stylish storage & lighting solutions. My favorite part was the tips it provided on how to combine books with other objects in the home - giving it some added interest!

Published by Merrell

Glamorous Rooms by Jan Showers
with foreword by Michael Kors.

And to my surprise, look what was peeking under the Glamorous Rooms jacket cover !! Don't you just love this faux leopard print? Very CHIC!

Monochrome by Paula Rice Jackson
Published by Random House Books

I'm still WAITING for the arrival of 3 or 4 more books. They really put me in a good mood and of course I love to share these titles with all of you! If you're shopping for coffee table books, I'd definitely recommend either of these.

Are you fascinated with books too? Do you have any of these? I'm a real SUCKER for interior design books, especially if it has an appealing photo on the cover! The Glamorous Rooms cover really did it for me, I had to get it for my collection!

images by jen ramos

36 comments

UnknownFebruary 24, 2010
Oooh I need one! :-0 Will chk them out, thanks!
Alaina @ Live Creating YourselfFebruary 24, 2010
Yes - they are just so costly! My newest purchase was "My French Life" by Vicki Archer. Pretty fabulous! Check it out!

Alaina
Henricks tankegångar - Inredning & DesignFebruary 24, 2010
Thank´s! Have to check them out, i think i need one on my table! / Henrick
Jen of MadeByGirlFebruary 24, 2010
ALAINA:
Yes, they can get a bit pricey. I have found that you can get used or new ones on Amazon for much cheaper though...than in bookstores. I have "My French Life" that's a fantastic book too! oxox!
ashlina {the decorista}February 24, 2010
oh yes. it is my biggest weakness. i have tons of them. i need to get glamorous rooms..looks delicious!
i agree with alaina My French Life is awesome.
In fact, my favorite books are always french.

Paris Interiors by Taschen ROCKS!
######February 24, 2010
i have the glamourous homes book..love it.
Wendy February 24, 2010
It's one of my weaknesses also....just can't help buying them!
Le February 24, 2010
I'm with you .. that glam rooms is a winner ! best le
CDSFebruary 24, 2010
Books Do Furnish a Room is ON MY LIST!! Love it!
Natasha @ Northern Light DesignFebruary 24, 2010
OK, so clearly I am not alone in this moment of weakness!!
I curently stack books on the top of an all too small freestanding bookcase, on the floor... I love 'em too, and just designed a new bookcase to be installed in my house, actually, it will be a libary wall. Pictures to come in a later blog entry, hope you will check it out someday.

Northern Light
http://so-much-more-than-nl.blogspot.com/
Jen of MadeByGirlFebruary 25, 2010
NATASHA:
You should definitely share a link with me when it's all done... :))
::levina::February 25, 2010
i love interior design books. i have a lists of books to buy and will have to add these to the list. thanks for sharing ^_^.
jamieofalltradesFebruary 25, 2010
Oh yes, my weakness too. Right now I'm loving and reference Downtown Chic by the team from Sixx Design. It's fantastic. I've heard rumor they're going to have a TV show on Bravo.
Gi - Oh so Jolly!February 25, 2010
I almost bought 'books do furnish a room' last week!

will check later in the store again! =)
Fargerike DagnyFebruary 25, 2010
LOVE design books! Have Glamorous Rooms, but haven't had the time to read it yet - now I need to find it and tear off the dust cover! It's definitely going on display :D
Christina ElaineFebruary 25, 2010
I love More is More by Hutton Wilkinson. It can be a little OTT. But shows some serious creative genius at work. Not to mention the forward is by John Galliano so you start of reading on a fabulous foot.
Clayton Gray HomeFebruary 25, 2010
I am getting the Jan Showers book today! I love that cover and agree they can get expensive, but you will have them forever. I collect interior design books and refer to them all the time. It's great to have resources right at your finger tips when you need them. Wonderful blog too!
London LisboniteFebruary 25, 2010
I'm terrible with design books - I lug tonnes of the things back from charity shops and TK Maxx and have them stacks to hip height in my hallway! But they're so pretty...!
QuintelFebruary 25, 2010
the glamorous homes book is the bomb! i am a sucker for interior design books as well. design is my life. :+)
Melissa BlakeFebruary 25, 2010
Oh, those books look awesome! And I don't even know that much about interior design, so they'd probably be extra helpful to me!

Great post!
The Houseplant ChroniclesFebruary 25, 2010
My newest book and one of my faves is Pattern by Tricia Guild. It has beautiful photographs!
UnknownFebruary 25, 2010
that leopard cover is too much! and i am a big believer in the decorating impact of books — i'll have to check that one out! thanks for all the suggestions!
AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010
I am obsessed with the library, where the books are free and don't clutter my life after I've read them! I can even check out books I've already read. Amazing.
UnknownFebruary 25, 2010
Beatiful Blog!!!!
Very nice pictures!!!!
Kisses :)

Daniela

"DREAM SHABBY CHIC" from MILANO
Ashlee BrookeFebruary 25, 2010
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I am just starting to collect great interior design and decorating books now that I am settled in my new home! Thanks again!! ;)

www.lileemarie.blogspot.com
urban fleaFebruary 25, 2010
design books are definitely a big weakness for me as well. i'm not even sure how many i own... also, i just watned to let you know that i recently added you as a banner link over at urban flea. i'd love for you to swing by sometime and let me know what you think! hope you're having a wonderful week my dear!

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Natasha @ Northern Light DesignFebruary 25, 2010
Jen, I will keep you in the loop, I promise!Have a great weekend,
Northern Light
AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010
i love buying interior books too!!! i get mine from Book Depository fromt the UK - free shipping to australia! (and worldwilde)
LoriFebruary 28, 2010
I love Interior Design books! They're my weakness too, as it seems I'm not alone. :-) Monochrome was on my Christmas Wish List but I didn't get it, so I may have to purchase it soon. Glamorous Rooms was on there too. Wow, do I see some shopping in the future?? :-)
Whatever Dee-Dee wantsFebruary 28, 2010
I will have to check out Amazon for those books!
Di OvertonMarch 03, 2010
I use mine by creating a pile and standing my coffee on them - sacrilege?
beauty commaMarch 03, 2010
i love interior design books, but i try to resist buying more. they seem to become a bit outdated after a few years. but my bf has bought one for me at barnes & noble each time he's been travelling to the us; it's become a bit of a tradition that i cherish =)
Diva StyleMarch 03, 2010
OMG!! I LOVE a design book. They, too, are my weakness!!!!
Dorm BeddingMarch 03, 2010
Cute cover on the first book :)
ATTILAMarch 06, 2010
Awesome. I like your style. Yes - they are just so costly!
Rashida ShaikhMarch 07, 2012
Hello
Books are too my weakness, could not control myself to see your lovely collections.
I'm glad to follow you...
Have good day.

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