Interior Design

More than just another book on how to get organized, Anders (Washburn Univ. Sch. of Law) addresses all the professional needs of attorneys. Although the book is specifically geared toward lawyers, professional interior designers will learn a few tips on how to deal with their commercial clients.

Brown, creator of the clothing and furniture firm Magnolia Pearl, describes how her upbringing launched her on the way to creating unique accessories, clothing, and furniture in her inimitable "bohemian-Victoriental funk" style. With her motto of "more is never enough" she explains how to create an interior by layering "beauty upon beauty," with a few projects included to create some of the looks.

Although Cliff (1000 Garden Ideas; English Style & Decoration) gives minimal decorating advice, the hundreds of Sarramon's photos, depicting a variety of styles, will provide inspiration for both amateur and professional designers. Arranged by the type of building detail, such as doors, fireplaces, and book shelving, the book focuses on each particular feature rather than showcasing an entire room.

Grimshaw and Rasmussen (Ibiza Style) visit the homes of 28 of some of London's creative talent, whose residences reflect their personal style. From Hampstead to Chelsea, a description of the area and history of the dwellings are supplied with an examination of the inhabitants' lifestyles and approach to decor. dos Santos (Simply Contemporary) and Torolsan take a similar approach in their consideration of 27 homes in Turkey, including a chalet in the Bolu Mountains, a mansion on Princes Islands, and a loft in Istanbul. They provide the history of the dwellings, which reflect the ethnic influence of each area.

Keith (Great Country French Style) has devised a book chock-full of ideas on simple ways to create a pleasant decor. Advice that amateurs will find useful is provided, such as how to navigate a flea market for the best deals, how to transform the look of a room with paint, and how to use decorative accessories in innovative ways.

According to Lleonart (Outside In: A Visual Tour of Indoor Gardens, Garages, Pools, Spas, and More), "[T]he nuance of minimalism lies more in structures and forms than in accessories." In hundreds of color photographs, she shows how the bold or subtle use of color, as well as light, can enhance these "structures and forms" that typify minimalist interiors.

This book features over 60 professionally designed kitchens depicting a variety of design styles from early American to modern. The photographs are captioned with Skinner's (Country Style Kitchens: An Inspiring Design Guide) observations on successful design features. Since this book is designed to showcase Christiana Cabinetry's products, a brief section on baths, home offices, and entertainment rooms is also included.

Waggoner (Classic Household Hints: Over 500 Old and New Tips for a Happier Home) has compiled more of a guide to simplifying household chores than a decorating book. Advice is given on controlling clutter, cleaning house, doing laundry, cooking and baking, gardening, and using "green" ideas in the home.

Whitney shows how to decorate outdoor spaces for entertaining, dining, and relaxing with treasures found in flea markets and salvage yards that have been reused and remodeled in much the same way as she did in her previous book, Junk Beautiful: Room by Room Makeovers with JUNKMARKET.

Wilson (The Natural Home: Stylish Living Inspired by Nature) discusses how to incorporate vintage furniture and decorative accessories to create a 20th-century style. Rather than how to create a period style authentically, here the emphasis is on creating an interior that has a period feel from retro to country.