Wednesday 14 September 2016

5 Books Every Interior Designing Aspirant Should Read

     “The key to great design is capturing the spirit of the work and essence of the space.”~ Anonymous

Aspirants and currently enrolled students for interior designing will be able to connect with the above quote since their minds are budding and flooding with creative ideas to utilize a barren space and transform it into a paradise. But as important it is to be creative, it is of utter importance to read up a few books to understand the “literature” of designing inside out.

Here are a few suggestions you may take in consideration:-

1.    Cohler on Design – Put together vividly by Eric Cohler, the book captures a client’s individual personality and chic style. The pages will help you travel through various designs, tips and tricks essential to convert a utopian idea to fantastic reality. This book is definitely a must have for beginners pursuing interior decoration courses.


2.    Creative Walls – Authored by Geraldine James, the book captures the essence of decorating the bare walls thematically to liven up the space. The author explains subtle ways to organise your belongings and to use them as a source of beautification to celebrate their uniqueness. From designer plates to photographs to dried leaves and flowers, each object adds value to the set up.

3.    Domino: The Book of Decorating – Compiled by Deborah Needleman, the book is a straightforward explanation of how to beautify a room step by step. The pages consist of attractive self-explanatory images, tips, advices and insider secrets that are vital to become an established and creative designer. The book also addresses the vital issues of interior designing and how to tackle them.

4.    Love Your Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Interior Designing – This also is an important book for the beginners as suggested by the title written by Lucy Smith. This book covers the basics of interior designing and explains how to let your brainchild roll on the floor with glory to be garnered with appreciation. This is also a must have for students pursuing interior design courses in Delhi or across the nation.

5.    Interior Design & Inspiration – Penned down by Lars Bolander, the book is a powerful and enchanting tale of fascinating collection of images. They are the perfect mix of luxury home space, comfort, art and adventure of the Swedish designer.