

Although I’m always going to love design books packed to the brim with pretty photos, Design*Sponge At Home also features incredibly valuable text to go along with its photo collection.

It’s a great way to pass the time on a lazy afternoon, or you can choose to dive in extra deep, to-do list and pen by your side. Whether you’re looking to find some livable, “real life” interior design inspiration, DIY projects, or wow-worthy before and afters, this book is for you. As you can see from the rainbow of page flags on my personal copy pictured here, there are plenty of takeaway points to note, and below I’m sharing an in-depth look at the content and why it’s worthy of addition to your own coffee table-that is, if it isn’t already resting there proudly right now! WHO SHOULD READ IT This was actually one of the very first design books I ever purchased for myself, and it’s one that I know I’ll be referencing for years (and years) to come, just like the 122design blog, it has everything for the aspiring designer. Now, of course, Grace Bonney’s book Design*Sponge At Home is nothing particularly “new” to the scene, having come out in 2011, but it’s always worth noting in a discussion of design-centered coffee table books. DESIGN*SPONGE AT HOME, BY GRACE BONNEY ($25)
