Five Art and Design Books for Your Fall Reading List

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Interior Design Master Class: 100 Rooms: Lessons from the Finest Designers on the Art of Home, by Carl Dellatore

This room-by-room guide, which functions as a companion piece to Interior Design Master Class: 100 Rooms, features advice from 100 designers covering every aspect of how to transform a house into a stylish home. Complete with insider tips on designing and decorating, it’s an ideal blueprint for every aspect of your living space. From transitional areas such as entryways and porches to entertaining spots like bars and dining rooms, examples are provided to elevate each one. Based on their appearances in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Southern Living, the roster of celebrated designers will also impress. Readers will enjoy access to a range of helpful insights about everything from the importance of bedroom lighting courtesy of Suzanne Kasler to developing the perfect color palette for a vibrant living room from Katie Ridder—plus an essay on tables from Mark Sikes.

$60, Rizzoli.

Dior Enchanting Gardens, preface by Jean-Paul Claverie, introduction by Brigitte Richart, contributions by Philippe Deliau, Amy de La Haye, Vincent Leret, Barbara Jeauffroy-Mairet, and Coline Zellal

The House of Dior blossoms in this title that details how flowers and gardens have influenced Christian Dior’s life and work—as well as the iconic fashion brand and all of its creatives in couture and fragrance. The seeds of Dior’s passion for florals were planted during his childhood and continued to flourish over his lifetime. They have inspired the icon in many ways, beginning with the celebrated corolla symbol for “the New Look” in 1947 and his debut fragrance, Miss Dior. This collection features the gardens of Dior’s private homes, including his childhood abode in Les Rhumbs in Granville and his Château de La Colle Noire in Montauroux; the House’s historical perfumes; and portraits of feminine, floral-inspired dresses. It also contains rare archival materials and photos from renowned photographers.

$45, Rizzoli.

The Inn Crowd: Artistic Getaways and the Modern Innkeepers Who Crafted Them, by Jackie Caradonio

When it comes to memorable escapes in the Northeast, independent inns are a popular destination—and there are several unique, enticing options. This volume brings together more than 20 of them, showcasing each stylish property and how contemporary innkeepers have brought innovation and momentum to design their dreams. Whether the goal is to provide guests with a luxury experience or a quaint retreat, these singular spaces leave a lasting impression and memories to savor. Profiles of the owners and the stories behind their lodgings are accompanied by more than 250 gorgeous photographs that take readers on a vibrant tour of exceptional interior design. Among the highlights? The Inn at Kenmore Hall, a 19th-century Berkshires estate helmed by former head of menswear at J.Crew Frank Muytjens, and his partner, artist and restaurateur Scott Edward Cole.

$59.95, Monacelli.

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The Jewelry Book, edited by Melanie Grant

Who doesn’t want a bit of sparkle? As the ultimate accessory, jewelry provides us with plenty, and this book encompasses 300 of the industry’s preeminent names in the field over the past two centuries. As an authoritative, insightful guide, the pages include artists, collectors, creative houses, designers, and style icons from across the globe who have created and/or inspired some of the most unforgettable designs. A collaborative effort of editor Melanie Grant—author of Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewelry—and a worldwide panel of experts, The Jewelry Book is organized in alphabetical order and includes stellar examples from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels as well as Iris Apfel, James de Givenchy, and Elizabeth Taylor. Seamlessly merging art, culture, and fashion, it also includes captivating photographs that serve as the ultimate eye candy.

$79.95, Phaidon.

Interiors of a Storyteller, by Stephanie Sabbe

Interior designer Stephanie Sabbe is known for her design prowess, and her work has been profiled in numerous shelter publications. But with the release of Interiors of a Storyteller, she’s sharing her story on her own terms through essays that prove both informative and intimate in nature. Insights into Sabbe’s process and purpose are revealed in nine photographed projects, and fascinating details emerge about new-old home construction, bringing fresh life to bygone structures rich with history, and her firsthand account of her hometown’s architectural backstory that’s being dismantled day by day. By studying the past and present, combined with her preservation efforts, Sabbe has developed her own unique viewpoint that defines how she makes a home. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and poignant, this book is an inspiring view of what makes design so beautiful.

$50, Gibbs Smith.