The latest in must-read design books

From Hand to Home: The Architecture of Douglas Wright
by Douglas Wright, with Judith Nasatir
Rizzoli; September 2025

Wright’s debut book is as polished as the houses inside it, a greatest-hits tour of his impeccably tailored new builds and thoughtful renovations. Rooted in classical tradition, his work spans styles and eras, marrying historical depth with modern elegance.

ANNA SPIRO: A Life in Pattern
by Anna Spiro

Now available in a compact edition, A Life in Pattern celebrates Anna Spiro’s talent for mixing bold patterns, antiques and art into spaces that feel both timeless and full of character. With mood boards, finished rooms and personal insights, she shows how to create vibrant, layered interiors.

Eclectic
by Sig Bergamin
Assouline; September 2025

Brazil’s master of maximalism shows off more than a dozen exuberant homes that fuse tropical color with old-world glamour, from a New York apartment to his own countryside retreat.

Koichi Takada: Naturalizing Architecture
by Philip Jodidio
Rizzoli; October 2025

Sydney-based architect Koichi Takada’s projects blur the line between nature and the built environment, from a climate-positive Italian home with a rotating roof to a Melbourne pavilion wrapped in 1,000 native plants. Through striking photography, sketches and innovative designs, he explores how ecology and urban life can coexist.

Nicola Harding: Homing Instinct
by Nicola Harding and Busola Evans
Rizzoli; September 2025

Nicola Harding distills the charm of English interiors—rich with antiques, whimsy and cozy elegance—into spaces that feel deeply personal and alive. With a knack for weaving meaning into every detail, she proves that true style is as much about belonging as it is about beauty.

Robert Stilin: New Work
by Robert Stilin, text by Sam Cochran
Vendome; October 2025

With 12 projects across the country, from Seattle to Palm Beach, Robert Stilin layers clean lines, rich palettes, vintage finds and modern art in each space. Whether the setting is traditional, rustic or ultramodern, his interiors feel effortless, comfortable and tailored to each client.

Distinctly American: Houses and Interiors by Hendricks Churchill
by Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill
Rizzoli; September 2025

Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill invite us into American homes that weave vernacular architecture with warm, lived-in interiors—part Shaker simplicity, part bohemian charm, part Arts and Crafts appreciation.

Design Reimagined: A Fresh and Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms
by Corey Damen Jenkins
Rizzoli; September 2025

In his second book, Corey Damen Jenkins showcases ten bold, colorful projects that blend classic architecture with his signature maximalist twist. From New York apartments to Hamptons beach houses, he reveals his fearless use of pattern, saturated color and timeless details.