7 New Interior Decoration Books Shaping 2025's Style

When Myquillyn Smith, a celebrated author known as 'The Nester,' penned this book, she drew on over 15 years of encouraging people to embrace their homes just as they are. You’ll find 100 straightforward decorating truths that apply regardless of your style or budget, helping you understand why you feel connected to your space and how to make confident design choices without overwhelm. For example, she emphasizes finishing what you start, turning small wins into meaningful changes, which makes decorating feel more achievable. If you want to create a personalized home that reflects who you are without stressing over trends, this book offers a grounded, approachable roadmap.

Drawing from the expert editorial team behind FREDERIC magazine, this book distills over one hundred insider decorating techniques that typically remain behind the scenes. You'll learn specific skills like upholstering doors, using stripes on the bias for textiles, fabricating custom lampshades, and hanging plates artfully—details that elevate rooms beyond standard design. The book’s chapter-based layout covers everything from pelmets and valances to scenic wallpapers, offering you a tactile grasp of professional methods. If you're passionate about mastering the craft of interior decoration with a touch of professional flair, this guide puts those nuanced skills within reach.

This tailored book explores the latest developments in interior decoration for 2025, focusing on cutting-edge trends and discoveries that align with your current knowledge and future goals. It examines emerging styles, innovative materials, and fresh design perspectives, providing a personalized experience that matches your background and specific interests. By concentrating on the newest insights, this book reveals how evolving ideas and research can inspire your unique decorating journey. With a tailored approach, it helps you stay ahead in an ever-changing design landscape by addressing what matters most to your personal style and aspirations.

What started as Shea McGee's vision to make high-end design accessible evolved into a detailed guide that demystifies the art of creating inviting, sophisticated homes. You’ll learn how to approach each room—from entryways to utility rooms—with practical insights and real project examples, allowing you to balance elegance with comfort. Chapters like those on kitchens and kids’ rooms reveal how thoughtful design can transform everyday spaces without sacrificing approachability. This book suits anyone eager to elevate their home style with confidence, especially those who want a clearer process rather than abstract ideas.

What happens when interior design meets positive psychology? Sofia Meri explores the science behind creating joyful living spaces that genuinely elevate your mood. You’ll learn how to harness dopamine-boosting color palettes, incorporate natural textures, and curate rooms filled with meaningful objects that reflect your essence. The book dives into tangible concepts like moodboards for every room and blends practical décor advice with insights on emotional well-being. If you want to design a home that’s more than just beautiful—a home that actually makes you happier—this guide offers a thoughtful approach to help you achieve that.

The breakthrough moment came when Emily Evans Eerdmans, a design historian deeply immersed in American decorative arts, teamed with Patricia Altschul, a prominent socialite with direct experience of Buatta's work, to reveal the layers behind Mario Buatta's maximalist style. You gain an intimate look at his creative process through rare archival materials—presentation boards, scrapbooks, and personal correspondence—that map his evolution from Staten Island outsider to a design icon. The book doesn’t just showcase his trademark florals and vibrant colors but delves into his influences, like Nancy Lancaster and Albert Hadley, offering you insights into how to approach maximalism thoughtfully. Anyone interested in classic yet lively interior decoration will find this a detailed masterclass rather than a mere coffee-table book.

This tailored book explores the evolving world of interior decoration with a focus on emerging trends and discoveries shaping 2025 and beyond. It covers innovative design concepts, materials, and styles, examining how these elements can transform your living spaces in ways aligned with your particular role and aspirations. By centering the content around your interests and background, the book provides a unique opportunity to engage deeply with cutting-edge insights that matter most to you. This personalized approach ensures you receive relevant knowledge and inspiration to create spaces that are not only stylish but future-ready, reflecting the latest shifts in design thinking and practice.

Colin King brings his extensive experience as a stylist and consultant for top design magazines and brands into this book, focusing on the art of arranging everyday items to refresh your living spaces without constant purchases. You'll learn practical concepts like balance, proportion, color theory, and texture to craft harmonious vignettes that feel both personal and visually engaging. The book offers detailed chapters on seasonal styling and incorporating meaningful objects, supported by vivid anecdotes and 180 photographs that illustrate his unique approach. Whether you’re a budding decorator or a seasoned designer, this guide encourages seeing your home through a fresh lens to create inviting, stylish environments.

Charm School offers a fresh take on traditional decorating by blending classic elements with modern sensibilities, driven by Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz's dedication to showcasing enduring style in today's homes. You learn how to incorporate timeless details like chintz fabrics, wicker, and bed skirts into contemporary spaces, guided by stunning examples from designers such as Miles Redd and Mark D. Sikes. The book dives into specific chapters covering decorative painting, treillage, and table settings, giving you concrete inspiration to create inviting, chic interiors that honor tradition without feeling dated. If you appreciate heritage design but want it relevant for now, this book provides both the visuals and context to make that happen.