The Best Interior Design Books to Inspire Your Home Décor

Whether you’re a professional designer or a passionate home enthusiast, the right interior design books can offer endless inspiration. From color theory and furniture design to incorporating natural elements and personal style, these books provide both foundational knowledge and creative guidance. At CG Hunter, our mission is to bring these design principles to life with luxurious home décor, seasonal accents, and high-quality faux plants. Below, we’ve curated a master list of essential interior design books, organized by theme, to help you transform your home.

Color & Pattern

Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition – Josef Albers

Few people are as closely associated with color theory as Josef Albers. Featuring some 150 plates showcasing color relationships, Albers’s treatise on combining colors has been in print for more than half a century (Architectural Digest). This book is perfect for those looking to understand how different hues interact and how to create dynamic, harmonious interiors.

Vivid: Style in Color – Julia Green

Stylist Julia Green explores primary and secondary shades and how they influence mood. She also offers tips for injecting vibrant colors into your space (HGTV). CG Hunter’s Designer Journal often highlights similar principles, showing how faux greenery, statement accessories, and color-coordinated accents can dramatically enhance a room (Designer Journal: Engage the 5 Senses).

On Decorating – Mark Hampton

Since its publication in 1989, On Decorating has inspired countless design enthusiasts to take risks with color and comfort (Architectural Digest). Hampton-approved strategies guide readers in creating elegant, balanced spaces that reflect personal taste.

Design Remix – Corey Damen Jenkins

Corey Damen Jenkins shares stunning examples of his work and explains how he reimagines classic interiors using fresh color, pattern, and texture (HGTV). This book complements CG Hunter’s Designer Journal insights on mixing patterns and textures to create visually engaging environments (Designer Journal: Decorate Like an Interior Designer).

Furniture & Objects

1000 Chairs – Charlotte & Peter Fiell

This field guide to famous chairs is more than just a sourcebook for designers—it offers inspiration for rethinking everyday objects around us (Architectural Digest). CG Hunter mirrors this philosophy through our decorative serving trays and accent containers, transforming functional pieces into statement décor (Jaipur Curve Metal Container).

Modern Americana – Max Humphrey

Using materials like maps, plaid, and vintage signs, Humphrey creates nostalgic, folksy spaces (HGTV). Seasonal décor from CG Hunter complements this approach, offering cozy, stylish elements to evoke warmth and charm.

Foundations & History

Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces – Ellen S. Fisher

A must-have for any design enthusiast, Fisher’s book is a guide to the fundamental concepts that underpin successful interior design (Architectural Digest). CG Hunter’s Designer Journal draws on similar principles, emphasizing balance, cohesion, and thoughtful styling (Designer Journal: Neuroaesthetics).

The House in Good Taste – Elsie de Wolfe

Since 1913, this book has guided designers looking to cultivate their sense of taste (Architectural Digest). Its timeless advice complements CG Hunter’s approach to curating luxury home décor that is both stylish and functional.

The Decoration of Houses – Edith Wharton & Ogden Codman Jr.

Wharton’s advice on simplicity, timelessness, and inspiration from great examples still resonates today(Architectural Digest). CG Hunter applies these same principles through curated décor collections that are sophisticated, seasonal, and visually harmonious.

Preservation of Style – Alexandra Gargiulo

This beautiful linen-bound book celebrates Los Angeles’ iconic apartment buildings from the 1920s and ’30s (HGTV). CG Hunter mirrors this commitment to style preservation through our faux plants and classic décor pieces (Designer Journal: Biophilic Design).

Patina Homes – Steve & Brooke Giannetti

Featuring 12 distinctive home projects, this book showcases timeless style and practical solutions (HGTV). CG Hunter’s luxury home décor and faux plant selections provide similar timeless appeal for any space.

Global & Decorative Arts

The World of Ornament – David Batterham

Combining two 19th-century French collections, this richly illustrated sourcebook spans cultures from ancient Egypt to the European Middle Ages (Architectural Digest). CG Hunter’s décor items, like our etched glass candleholders (Etched Glass Candleholders), channel similar global elegance and decorative artistry.

150 Best New Interior Design Ideas – Macarena Abascal Valdenebro

This book features 150 sleek spaces worldwide, highlighting minimalistic yet captivating interiors (HGTV). CG Hunter complements these ideas with versatile faux plants and décor suitable for any luxury home.

Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century – Phaidon Editors

Covering 400 spaces from around the globe, this collection celebrates legendary designers past and present (Architectural Digest). CG Hunter’s Designer Journal provides practical applications for bringing these inspirations into your own home.

Plants & Natural Living

Jungalow: Decorate Wild – Justina Blakeney

Blakeney encourages embracing vibrant colors, patterns, and plants to live authentically (HGTV). CG Hunter offers the perfect faux plant solutions for those looking to create lush, low-maintenance indoor gardens (Snake Plant and Bird of Paradise).

Wild Creations – Hilton Carter

Carter shares plant-care tips and styling secrets to create your indoor oasis (HGTV). CG Hunter’s faux plants make achieving this aesthetic easy, even for spaces that cannot support live greenery.

Personal Style & Lifestyle Manuals

Beata Heuman – Beata Heuman

Every interior is a feast for the eyes, featuring cheerful color palettes and eclectic furnishings (HGTV). CG Hunter’s Designer Journal demonstrates how faux plants and curated home décor help you express your authentic style.

House Story – Jasmine Roth

Over 288 pages, Roth guides readers to find their style and solve design challenges (HGTV). CG Hunter’s curated luxury home décor offers practical, stylish solutions for creating dream interiors.

Why CG Hunter Meets All Your Decor Needs

CG Hunter offers a curated selection of luxury home décor, including faux, artificial, and high-quality fake plants, decorative accents, and seasonal décor that complements the trends and inspiration found in the books above. Whether you’re looking to experiment with color and pattern, incorporate timeless furniture and objects, or integrate greenery and biophilic design, CG Hunter has the perfect pieces to bring your interiors to life. Our products have been featured in Forbes and Apartment Therapy, underscoring our expertise in helping homeowners elevate their spaces with effortless style, seasonal flair, and the ease