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Decorating Books That Make You Get Up and Work

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Ready to stop scrolling and start styling? These decorating books are pure fuel for your creative fire—packed with inspiration, DIY ideas, and real-world makeovers that’ll have you reaching for a hammer and a vision board.
 
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I hope one day I can craft a book about my home that was as inspiring as this book.
Vintage Living: Beautiful Home with Treasured Objects
 
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Used this book to inspire my house design when I built in Ky
Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character
 
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Design with soul, color, and bold personality. This bestselling book teaches you how to turn any space—rented or owned—into a vibrant reflection of you. Packed with DIY tips, room makeovers, and lessons in maximalist style
Old Brand New: Colorful Homes for Maximal Living
 
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Adler dives deep into single-color chapters—from True Blue to Champagne Sparkle—showing you how to create color confidence in every room
Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic: Colors book by Jonathan Adler
 
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Another Jonathan Adler great. Get his whole collection of books for a perfect view of how to fully layer a room.
Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic:... book by Jonathan Adler
 
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He’s just the best. Design with humor.
My Prescription for Anti-Depressive... book by Jonathan Adler
 
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Dopamine Decor at its finest
Jonathan Adler 100 Ways to Happy Chic... book by Jonathan Adler
 
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Domino was the best mag. Their book of decorating… THE BEST!
The Domino Book of Decorating: A... book by Deborah Needleman
 
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Looking for garden inspo. Look no further.
Junk Beautiful: Outdoor Edition book by Sue Whitney
 
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Discover the art of turning castoffs into conversation pieces with Decorating JunkMarket Style by Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer. This book is packed with clever, stylish DIY projects that breathe new life into flea market finds. From industrial chic to...
Decorating JunkMarket Style: Repurposed... book by Sue Whitney
 
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This author has such good ideas and content is compelling
Upcycling: 20 Creative Projects Made... book by Max McMurdo
 
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Great inspo and motivation.
Modern Upcycling: A User-Friendly Guide... book by Susanna Zacke
 
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I don’t have this book yet but it’s been ordered. Can’t wait!
The Whimsical Home: Interior Design with Thrift Store Finds, Flea Market Gems, and Recycled Goods
 
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Ordered this one today. Will update once I get it!
The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to... book by Deborah Needleman
 
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Another one on my order list. I’ve wanted this for awhile
Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint,... book by John Petersik