Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories from 50 Amazing Black Designers
Black Interior Designers, Inc., unites, connects and promotes designers of color. This book by June Reese, vice-president of the nonprofit, reveals the experiences, challenges and work of 50 industry stars, including local pros Lorna Gross, Laura Hodges, DuVäl Reynolds, Byron Risdon and Saudah Saleem. Abrams, 2023; $50.
My Neighbor Saw Me Naked and Other Reasons You Need Drapes
This illustrated handbook self-published by DC-based designer and popular TikTok-er Annie Elliott is a lighthearted, conversational guide for novice decorators. Elliott, a former art historian, shares tips on window treatments, rugs, furniture, lighting, color, wallpaper, art and accessories. 2023; $25.
Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection
Curators document two centuries of changing presidential taste, hospitality and lifestyle via 375 images of decorative objects from the White House collection. The authors examine the symbolism behind these treasures and the roles they play in diplomacy and national pride. The White House Historical Association, 2023; $65.
Farrow & Ball: How to Redecorate
A color primer by Farrow & Ball color curator Joa Studholme and creative director Charlotte Cosby contains more than 340 photos and illustrations, along with advice on building color schemes, selecting neutral palettes and more. A follow-up to the authors’ How to Decorate. Octopus Publishing, 2023; $44.
After elevating drapery to the level of haute couture, Gretchen Everett expands her horizons to hardware and furniture
HOME&DESIGN, published bi-monthly by Homestyles Media Inc., is the premier magazine of architecture and fine interiors for the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia region.
The company also publishes an annual H&D Sourcebook of ideas and resources for homeowners and professionals alike. H&D Chesapeake Views is published bi-annually and showcases fine home design and luxury living in and around the Chesapeake Bay.
The H&D Portfolio of 100 Top Designers spotlights the superior work of selected architects, interior designers and landscape architects in major regions of the US.