Fall for the Season’s Bounty of Design Books

Design-loving bibliophiles, it’s your season. This fall’s bounty of coffee table design books checks all the boxes: compelling content, visual excitement, instant icebreaker, and inherent giftability — not to mention a sure-fire way to “jeuje” up any living space.

Here’s our list of the season’s best.

The Savage Style

By Jonathan Savage; release date: August 20

Known for his welcoming interiors, Nashville-based Jonathan Savage uses layers, art, fabrics, and furnishing to create fresh, memorable spaces. He writes personally about his design philosophy: “I believe that the classical principles of design — balance, harmony, form, proportion, scale, repetition, contrast — are foundational, enduring, and immutable. And I follow them always – even when I break what other people consider to be the rules.”

The Gardens of Venice

By Toto Bergamo Rossi with Marco Bay, photographs by Marco Valmarana; release date: August 20

Most visitors laud Venice for its canals and lagoons. Yet those in the know heap equal praise on the city’s sumptuous gardens. This lushly illustrated book showcases the city’s most exclusive green spaces, photographed in every season of the year — the colors of fall, frost of winter,  flowering in spring, and opulence of summer.

At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country

By Timothy Corrigan; release date: September 3

The fascination with everything French continues beyond the Olympics with designer Timothy Corrigan’s love letter to the country’s decorative arts. The author divides the book into two parts — the first, his personal Paris apartment; the second, this 18^th-century countryside chateau.

Veranda Waterside Living: Inspired Interior Design

By Jennifer Boles; release date: September 17

Ah, the serene luxury of life by the water. This intimate house tour showcases 20 fabulous waterside spaces. Adding a local touch — Dallas-based Cathy Kincaid is among the book’s featured designers. Other noteworthy names include Liz Lange, Jonathan Adler, Kelli Ford, Matthew Carter, and more.

FREDERIC: The Last Word in Chic

by Dara Caponigro and the editors of FREDERIC; release date: September 24

Both legendary designers and up-and-comers have graced the pages of this highly lauded design publication. For its debut tome, the editors have curated 28 of the most outstanding projects, ranging from meticulously restored historic homes to stunning contemporary residences.

Inside the Homes of Artists: For Art’s Sake

by Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian, photographed by Jean-François Jaussaud; release date: October 1

The inimitable connection between art and design is on full display in this stunning book featuring the residences of more than 20 internationally acclaimed artists. From New York to New Delhi, readers get a rare opportunity to view some of the world’s most notable collections in real-life, impeccably designed settings.

Classic by Design

By Michael S. Smith; release date: October 8

Hollywood royalty (Shonda Rhimes) and former first families (the Obamas) have embraced the style of AD100 Hall of Fame designer Michael Smith, a flawless blend of European classicism and American modernism. This book takes readers inside some of his recent projects — a beach house in East Hampton, a Moroccan-influenced Mallorca residence, and his personal apartment in a 19^th-century Spanish palace.

Bring the Magic Home: An Exploration of Design Inspired by Disney Parks

By Sunny Chanel; release date: October 15

A mix of history, interior design, garden design, and DIY project studies, this entertaining book charts how to infuse your living space with Disney’s signature wonder and whimsy. Featuring original concept artwork plus tips for bringing Disney magic home.

Island Dreaming

By Amanda Lindroth, illustrated by Carlisle Burch, photographed by Dylan Chandler; release date: October 15

Readers were first introduced to designer Amanda Lindroth’s relaxed, indoor-outdoor aesthetic in her first book, Island Hopping. This sequel features 20 more projects, all characterized by the author’s signature style — boldly colored fabrics, rattan and cane seating, canopied beds, and straw matting.

Isabel López-Quesada, Town & Country

By Isabel López-Quesada, photographed by Miguel Flores-Vianna; release date: October 22

Recognized as one of today’s leading European female designers, Isabel López-Quesada seamlessly blends period pieces with contemporary furnishings and art. Divided into two sections — Town and Country — readers get a glimpse at spectacular island homes located across the Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean, and more.