5 Favourite Interior Design Books for Joyful Home Inspiration

Pinterest and instagram are great, but there's nothing better than flipping through (and actually reading!) a proper interiors book for home inspiration. We've picked our top 5 interiors books - each very different, but all reflecting our style: creative, joyful, and full of colour and pattern. 

1. Kaleidoscope 

'Modern Homes in Every Colour' - the tagline says it all! Written by interiors journalist Amy Moorea Wong, this book showcases the colourful, considered homes of 20 designers, architects and creatives from around the world. If you love ELLE Decoration, you'll love this. 

Kaleidoscope by Amy Moorea Wong - Shop here.

2. The New Colourful Home

Full of bold, joyful and inspiring (yet attainable) interiors, this book by Emma Merry, photographed by Neil Perry grew out of Emma's instagram account - which started from travelling around the UK, documenting people in their colourful homes. Read more about the book and our interview with Emma in our journal here.

The New Colourful Home by Emma Merry - Shop here

3. The Reimagined Home

Written by Nicole Gray, this book focuses on 'sustainable spaces created with joy'. Think flexible family living, creative renovations using reclaimed and sustainable materials, and a forward thinking approach to design. Featuring creative families from around the world, it's perfect for anyone looking for inspirational, thoughtful interiors that think outside of the box.

The Reimagined Home by Nicole Gray - Shop here.

4. New English Interiors

Emily Metcalfe explores the homes of British creatives, artists and designers in this inspiring book. If you're into layered, lived-in spaces that are a bit cluttered, a bit eclectic and full of character, this is the one for you!

New English Interiors by Emily Metcalfe - Shop here.

5. Every Room Should Sing

Written by visionary Interior Designer Beata Heuman, this book gives an invaluable insight into her projects and process, accompanied of course, with beautiful imagery. Packed with tips and inspiration, it's a really great resource for thinking about designing your own home. 

Every Room Should Sing by Beata Heuman - Shop here.

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Note - we've linked to Amazon for convenience, but don't forget to support your local independent bookshop if you can ;) 

We'd love to know what interiors books inspire you - are there any we've missed?