What home décor books are best for a beginner to easily decorate your own home? They are ideal for anyone who is moving into a new home, has recently moved, or needs a home makeover. Like me, you’ve probably collected a few home décor books over the years. When you see a nice cover in a bookstore (remember those?) or on Amazon. You have to buy them. Since I work in the real estate industry, I’m pickier about the design books I buy for my library. Also, I’d like to suggest some books to anyone having trouble decorating.

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Made for Living: Collected Interiors for All Sorts of Styles

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • With over 250 breathtaking pictures of her characteristic homes, the trendsetting designer unveils the secrets of layering.

The key to creating a room full of vibes is layering your décor. You want your room to seem finished, not too fresh or ancient, but just right.

Amber Lewis, known for her eclectic style and California cool, trains your eye in Made for Living, offering pleasant advice on everything from choosing the perfect paint color to mismatching patterns with abandon. These sections will help you create a house that you will enjoy.

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Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

1 New York Times Bestseller

Joanna Gaines shows you how to design a home that represents your personality and stories in Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave. This comprehensive book will help you examine your priorities, instincts, likes, and dislikes, and provide practical techniques for navigating and embracing your unique design style. Room by room, Homebody explores how these styles are implemented and how to mix and match them to create rooms that feel uniquely yours. A removable design template at the back of the book guides you through the planning and drawing process. Homebody’s wisdom will inspire you to mindfully construct spaces you’ll never want to leave.

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KariAnne Wood could help you decorate. She is an expert. This book is about colors, textures, and patterns. It’s about the inventive ideas you’re dying to attempt at home. It’s about finding your own unique style and going for it. And KariAnne can help.

KariAnne takes you on a tour of five key design styles: Farmhouse, Traditional, Coastal, Transitional, and Contemporary.

From the foyer to the living room, kitchen, and outdoor areas, you’ll find suggestions and decorating ideas to help you build a house that’s gloriously, wonderfully, uniquely YOU.

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The Domino Decorating Books Box Set: The Book of Decorating and Your Guide to a Stylish Home (DOMINO Books)

Since its inception in 2005, Domino has earned a devoted following that turns to the brand for decoration and design inspiration. The Book of Decorating walks readers through a home, room by room, breaking down the aspects of a great design. Using important aspects like carpets, lighting, and fabric. Your Guide to a Stylish Home shows how to create a design. This boxed set contains two complementary volumes, both in domino’s cheerful and authoritative style, packed with beautiful four-color photography and art, sidebars, tips, techniques of the trade, and resources.

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The Inspired Room: Simple Ideas to Love the Home You Have

Melissa Michaels, bestselling author, will inspire you to make your house a home.  Step inside Melissa’s home as she shares tips, tricks, and inspiration to help you embrace your personal style; ideas for lighting, color, and style; inspiration to reclaim and arrange small spaces.

You don’t need a big budget or excellent DIY abilities to follow Melissa’s simple home decor advice. This book will inspire you to fall in love with your house again and again.

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Love the Home You Have: Simple Ways to…Embrace Your Style *Get Organized *Delight in Where You Are

What if your ideal home already exists? Meet Melissa Michaels, The Inspired Room’s creator and the best contentment coach you’ll ever meet. Melissa demonstrates how to make your rooms (and your life) more appreciated via humor and sincerity.

With Melissa’s guidance, you’ll become more at ease and then get creative as you discover your personal style and let it shine via simple concepts.

The 31-day Love Your Home Challenge confidently transforms you from daydreamer to doer.
But there’s more! This is your invitation to embrace the wealth of life, people, and blessings.

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The Nest Home Design Handbook: Simple ways to decorate, organize, and personalize your place

First-time decorating can be a nightmare. What is your style? How do you control spending? What do all homes need for maximum functionality and style? How will you combine your tastes—and stuff—to make a home for you both? The Nest Home Design Handbook is a practical, beautiful, room-by-room guide to giving your place a unique and affordable style.

PLUS: ideas for creative storage, DIY wall art, room organization, basic home repairs, and more!

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