5 Coffee Table Books To Read For Interior Design Inspiration
Settle on your sofa and enter a dreamy world of escapist design and aspirational architecture with these inspiring interiors tomes…
Interior design isn’t just about arranging furniture or picking the right colour palette – it’s about storytelling. Each room can reflect your personality, culture, and creativity.
Whether you’re a design professional, a student of architecture, or simply someone who loves beautiful spaces, these five books will spark new ideas and offer fresh perspectives.
The Big Book Of Chic
Known for his playful blend of high glamour and whimsical eccentricity, internationally acclaimed designer Miles Redd redefines eclectic living. The Big Book of Chic showcases his bold, spirited interiors that draw from a variety of influences – from Richard Avedon fashion photography to Rene Gruau illustrations. Brimming with colour, fantasy, and sophistication, this volume is perfect for those who want their homes to embody both cosiness and theatrical flair.
Art Life by Sig Benjamin
Brazilian architect and designer Sig Bergamin is celebrated for his vivid, eclectic interiors that bring together treasures collected from around the globe. Art Life presents a tour of twelve striking homes across Brazil and Portugal, blending Warhols and Hirsts with eclectic décor that spans minimalist to maximalist. The result is a kaleidoscopic celebration of art and design, a reminder that a well-curated home can be as dynamic as a gallery.
The Impossible Collection of Design
For collectors and design lovers alike, this hand-bound, oversized luxury edition is a must-have. Curated by Frédéric Chambre, it highlights one hundred years of ground-breaking design innovations – from Art Nouveau and Bauhaus to Memphis and the digital era. Each page traces the evolution of form, material, and style, offering an epic narrative of twentieth-century design. This book is as much a historical treasure as it is a source of inspiration.
Michele Bönan: Signature Details
Renowned for creating timeless, cosmopolitan interiors that embody Italian heritage and innovation, Michele Bönan presents his design philosophy in Signature Details. With projects spanning Milan, Paris, London, and beyond, the book celebrates his refined yet unconventional approach to materials and space. Introduced by Diego Della Valle of Tod’s, and enriched with photography by Massimo Listri, this volume is both an ode to Italian craftsmanship and a masterclass in understated elegance.
The Living Room by the Design Leadership Network
This volume is a love letter to one of the most important rooms in the home: the living room. Produced by the Design Leadership Network, it features stunning photography of extraordinary spaces around the world – from cosy chalets to seaside escapes. Each page explores style, mood, and storytelling, reminding us that a living room is more than a gathering space – it’s the heart of the home. A perfect book for those who want inspiration across diverse design traditions and aesthetics.
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