Find design inspiration in this recently released trio of tomes. Metro-area interior designer Meg Braff has released her first book, The Decorated Home (Rizzoli, $45), in which she explains how to successfully use color and pattern to breathe life and style into your living spaces. Beach house need help? There’s plenty of ocean-blue ideas to be found.
In his first book, Creating Home (Rizzoli, $50), architect and designer Keith Summerour shares the details from nine of his projects, including his own country home, exploring their architecture, interiors and grounds. From renovations to new construction, these soulful homes are full of character.
If you aspire to bring European-style elegance to your abode, take a look at designer Marshall Watson’s The Art of Elegance (Rizzoli, $55). Gorgeous photos of his projects, ranging from an Italianate villa in Los Cabos to a Gramercy Park apartment, show how he uses soft colors and the layering of classical elements to create timeless style.