We flicked through hundreds of new releases to come up with our selection of the best design, lifestyle, cooking and gardening books out now – all the inspiration you’ll need this summer.
DESIGN & LIFESTYLE
SMALL HOUSE LIVING
AUSTRALIA ($39.99, VIKING)
A thought-provoking book showcasing 21 homes from around Australia, all of which are 90m² or less. From self-designed, budget-conscious pads to architect-designed pavilions, they prove that beautiful design and sustainable, comfortable living can be achieved within a small footprint.
MINIMALISM ($22.99, HACHETTE AUSTRALIA)
This is not a decorating book, but you can certainly apply Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus’ wise counsel to matters of the home. Addressing key aspects of life – health, relationships, cultivating passions and contributing to the world – it’s a little book that challenges you to live life with less things and more meaning.
YOUR BEST HOME ($39.99, MURDOCH BOOKS)
To make your home happy and healthy it’s important to get the basic elements right. That’s the key tenet in this book by Sydney architect Joe Snell, who outlines the five key design elements – space, light, air, sound and view – and explains how to use them to best advantage in the key living spaces of the home. There’s no judgement or pretension, just good solid advice.
THE MAVERICK SOUL ($39.99, VIKING)
From its textured cover stock to the sumptuous, moody interiors within, this book celebrates creative, characterful homes. Author and interior stylist Miv Watts (Actor Naomi’s mum) visits the homes of 24 bohemians around the world – including Wendy Whiteley in Sydney and Marianne Faithfull in Paris – for a peek into their private domains. As you might expect, they’re a bit cluttered and chaotic, and all are totally fascinating.
INTIMATE ($80, THAMES & HUDSON)
This story is from the January 2018 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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Megan Morton's - RURAL IDYLL
The stylist and author reveals the secrets to her decorating journey with Mimosa Moon, her home in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
RURAL RETREAT
A Colonial-look 1970s property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is gently renovated with an English-country aesthetic in mind.
Michael Reid OAM
The renowned art dealer and entrepreneur, who runs a congregation of creative businesses across the globe, shares the moments and muses that have shaped his extensive career.
MASTER peace
Gallery owner Michael Reid has created his own living paradise, a rambling garden he keenly shares with fellow art lovers who visit the Murrurundi, NSW, gallery location.
GARDENS of the world
Up close and personal with the most memorable gardens in Morocco and Spain.
INTO the wild
Three words inspired the rework of this Kangaroo Valley, NSW, home among the gum trees: embracing, vibrant and Animalia.
COUNTRY kitchen.
Flavourful and warming dishes from The Cordony Kitchen with seasonal vegetables as the stars of the show.
HOLIDAY at home
Missing the Indonesian villa they enjoyed on a recent holiday the owners decided to recreate their own retreat at home.
STATEMENT piece
For a holiday home that embodies the coastal beauty of Bermagui, NSW, minimalist bricks were the natural choice, inside and out.
EFFORTLESS charm
With a discrete street frontage, this home fulfils the brief to keep its visual impact on the lush surrounds to a minimum.
