Design Books
As glossy as websites like Houzz and Pinterest can be, they have become rife with sales-pitch oriented imagery vs. homes that people actually live in. Let’s look at some imagery that focuses on ways to live.
I highly recommend the design books section at The Elliott Bay Book Co. and of course local icon Peter Miller Books has a wonderful selection. Seattle Public Library is also an incredible resource. A few that I have enjoyed.
Alan Buchsbaum: The Mechanics of Taste by Patricia Leigh Brown and Rosalind Krauss
The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate & Live Well by Deborah Needleman
My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living by Jonathan Adler
Inspiration by Tricia Guild
Visual Impressions by Tricia Guild
Artistic innovation by Carolyn Quartermaine
Be Bold: Bespoke Modern Interiors by Jay Jeffers
Collected Cool by Jay Jeffers
Recycled Spaces : Converting Buildings into Homes by Vinny Lee
Mood Indigo : Decorating with Rich, Dark Colors by Vinny Lee
Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms by Corey Damen Jenkins, Foreword by Jamie Drake
The Iconic American House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900 by Dominic Bradbury