Reader Giveaway: 3 Books***3 Winners

Publisher Ryland Peters & Small is once again participating in a Cocoon Home Blog reader giveaway.  This time  with not just 1, but with 3 beautiful home decor books.  Each one focuses on different approaches to interior design,  but all share a philosophy of personal style.   Take a look at these books and learn how to enter to win one below:

"Reclaiming Style" shares images and ideas on the use of salvaged materials to create an elegant home.

Mark & Sally Bailey, authors of "Simple Home "explore spaces that are both sustainable and stylish.

In "The Natural Home",  author Hans Blomquist shares his love of nature in revealing how organic elements can live in a sophisticated, eleclectic home.

Enter to win one of these books by leaving a comment on which one of them suits your home decorating style best and why.  Be sure to check out Ryland Peters & Small's Facebook page here.

All entries must be submitted by Friday December 15th.  Good luck!

Many thanks to KM at Ryland Peters & Small!

 

 

Cocoon's Book List

Putting together Cocoon's favorite book list I was conflicted as to which one should be first, since they're all still my very favorites.   They all have offered inspiration for different projects and evoke memories of valued clients.  I decided to go with Textile Designs by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers because I've always loved poring over the pages whether I needed to or not. This book is a great reference for color combinations and historical representations of textile design.  A perfect coffee table book.

Dwellings by Stephen Sills and James Huniford is a study in classic luxury.

Kelly Wearstler's Modern Glamour because everyone needs a touch of it in their home.

Ethnic Interiors is filled with beautiful photographs of different regional styles that inspire readers to dig into their own roots and add diversity and drama to their own decorating styles.

Being a huge fan of mixing patterns this book is high on my "love" list.  Browsing through At Home With Pattern is both a visual treat and a license to combine materials one may not expect to blend together.

Apartment Living combines great ideas for all spaces, either in apartments or single family homes.  It features useful solutions and great examples for traditional, contemporary and/or modern interiors.

Not only do I admire Nine by Design's style and approach to interior design on paper,  I also love the creativity and energy of their TV show .

For botanical inspirations Christian Tortu's Sensational Bouquets is hands down an all-time favorite of mine.  He manages to reinvent floral design by mixing colors, textures and vessels while creating modern classics.  A must have.

Let me know what your favorite design books are.