OPEN CONCEPT HOUSES
By Francesc Zamora, Harper Collins, R480
If you're looking to renovate and open up your space, this is the ultimate idea book.
An ode to the concept of open-plan living, it showcases 37 of the most beautiful home designs from around the world that forego walls and rather separate and define "rooms" by islands, carpeting and furniture.
All the featured projects are by acclaimed international architects and designers, and as well as hundreds of full-colour photographs, the book includes the homes' floor plans as well as before and after pics of renovations.
If you're ready to ditch your doors and walls and blend your kitchen, dining room and living room into one open, social area, this is a great starting point to find ideas.IT'S BEAUTIFUL HERE
By Megan Morton, Thames & Hudson, R990
Ever wondered how famous creatives live? This amazing book takes us on a journey around the world, looking into the previously unpublished homes of 20 creatives.
From London-based graphic artist Camille Walala's pad to the New York home of award-winning author Hanya Yanagihara (and her 12000 books), the Melbourne home of interior designer Caecilia Potter, and the London pad of florist Nikki Tibbles, the common theme across these 20 homes is "more". Each of these abodes is a riot of colour and personality, and celebrates the art of decorating.
The book is great for renters, renovators and dream-homeowners, packed as it is with ideas such as painting your bathroom ceilings a bright colour so you can enjoy the view every night come bath time, and other fun changes you can make today.TRISHA GUILD'S PAINT BOX
By Tricia Guild with Amanda Back and photography by James Merrell, Quadrille, R520
With decades of running famed fabric house Designer's Guild behind her, Tricia Guild has dedicated her life to colour, pattern and texture, producing collections of paint, fabric and wallpapers from her own signature colour palettes.
In this inspiring and practical book the designer lifts the lid on her "paint box", providing visual inspiration, expert advice and 45 bespoke palettes for readers. Paging through projects and palettes, you will discover not only where Tricia's inspiration comes from, but most importantly, how to replicate these palettes in your own home.
Interesting, inspirational but above all practical and useful, the book is packed with tips such as how to use plains, patterns and texture, or how to balance colours, and create different effects.INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERCLASS
Edited by Carl Dellatore, Rizzoli, R895
Imagine sitting down to dinner with the US's top interior designers of the past four decades.
That's pretty much what this book is about. Featuring 100 essays from 100 interior designers, it opens a conversation that spans decades, genres and styles.
The book explores in detail the process of designing a home, from the basics to the finishing touches.
Grouped by theme, the subjects range from practical considerations (Bunny Williams on "Comfort", Etienne Coffinier and Ed Ku on "Floor Plans") and details (Victoria Hagan on "Light", Rose Tarlow on "Books") to inspiration and style (Kelly Wearstler on "Glamour", Thomas O'Brien on "Vintage Modern").
Each essay is paired with images of the designer's work. The quality of the essays, packed as they are with tips, will have you pulling this book off its shelf again and again for advice and inspiration...