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The Designory Book Edit — a curated collection of our most-loved design books & inspiring reads. Whether you're a passionate renovator or simply love to be surrounded by beautiful things, this page brings together the best interior design books and visual inspiration to elevate your home & your creativity.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
All the effortless interiors you’ve come to love her for—now bound in a weighty coffee table book that’s equal parts inspiration and statement piece. The Art of Home is perfect for a slow Sunday with a cup of tea, and just as perfect styled on your shelf.
Interior
Design Books
Best Interior Design Books for Every Style
Great interiors tell a story — and these interior design books are filled with timeless lessons, visual inspiration, and expert insights. Whether you’re styling a new home, renovating, or simply love to be surrounded by beautiful design, this collection features some of the best books on interior design, home styling, and decorating. From minimalist spaces and richly layered homes to global influences and modern Australian interiors, these titles celebrate creativity, functionality, and personal style. These coffee-table-worthy reads are perfect for sparking new ideas or deepening your understanding of thoughtful, well-resolved design.
"Books are not just made for reading,
they're made for dreaming."
— ANONYMOUS
From timeless coffee table books to practical guides on colour, materials & styling, these handpicked recommendations are part of how we design, live & think. Each title is linked for easy shopping, so you can start building your own design library — or gift something to someone who gets it.
Art Lovers
Coffee Table Books
Art books are the soul of any curated shelf or coffee table display. More than just decoration, they invite slow moments, spark creativity, and offer a window into the minds of the world’s most compelling artists and movements. Our edit of the best art books features everything from contemporary art monographs and timeless retrospectives to photography collections and visual culture guides. Whether you're looking for striking coffee table art books, modern art inspiration, or a thoughtful gift for an art lover, this collection helps you bring a little gallery magic into your everyday. These books don’t just sit pretty — they speak volumes.
Sustainable Design
& Living Books
Sustainable architecture and conscious living aren’t just trends — they’re the future of design. This curated selection of sustainable architecture books and eco living guides explores the intersection of aesthetics, innovation, and environmental responsibility. From off-grid homes and passive design principles to thoughtful materials and low-impact interiors, these books offer practical inspiration for anyone seeking to build or live more mindfully. Whether you're an architect, a designer, or simply someone looking to tread more lightly on the planet, these sustainable home design books will inform and inspire every step of the journey.
"Sustainability is no longer
about doing less harm. It’s about
doing more good."
— JOCHEN ZEITZ, ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Resident Dog by Nicole England
If you're looking for the perfect gift for the design lover who’s also obsessed with their four-legged friend, look no further than Resident Dog by Nicole England. This beautifully curated book pairs stunning architectural homes with the real stars of the show — the dogs who live there. It’s a joyful, heartwarming combination of style and personality, with each page offering a glimpse into how design and daily life coexist.
A copy lives on top of Cat’s own coffee table, & without fail, it’s the first book guests reach for when visiting.
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