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"New Fall Design Books\nAD previews the season's most inspiring titles\nDazzling Design\n\nFor her debut book, New York\u2013based interior designer Amanda Nisbet showcases her bold, luxurious creations. Fearless in her use of color and texture, Nisbet illustrates how vibrant hues and personal touches can add life to rooms of all sizes and functions\u2014whether an energetic living room or a soothing master bedroom.\n\nAvailable in September, Stewart, Tabori &amp;amp; Chang, $50; abramsbooks.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"I scrupulously observe three tenets pertaining to scale, movement, and hue. One: The two principal patterns in a room should differ in scale\u2014one larger, one smaller. Two: Select patterns with opposing movement, for example, the classic combination of a fluid toile and a geometric check. Three: Choose patterns in colors of a similar hue\u2014a very strong, saturated shade next to a pastel won't work.\"\nNew Paris Style\n\nThis compendium offers a rare glimpse into the homes of 27 well-known creative talents living in the City of Light, including creative director Jean-Christophe Aumas, decorator Pierre Yovanovitch, illustrator and director Jean-Philippe Delhomme, and actor Marc Lavoine. Bold colors and eclectic furnishings pervade this collection of chambres spanning the Left Bank to Belleville.\n\nAvailable in October, Thames &amp;amp; Hudson, $40; thamesandhudsonusa.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n Embrace change. The wall colors in antiques dealer Florence Lopez's apartment/showroom are frequently adjusted based on which pieces are on display.\nThe Life of the House: How Rooms Evolve\n\nLady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, an authority on period design, explores how the functions of rooms have changed over the past 300 years and offers ideas on using traditional spaces\u2014libraries, conservatories, ballrooms\u2014in modern living. Exquisite homes in the United States and England are featured with fascinating bits of history and helpful decorating tips.\n\nAvailable in October, Rizzoli, $55; amazon.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"How to give period-style homes all the technology they need? Hide the hub [TV and stereo equiptment] in an elegant cupboard.\"\nStripes: Design Between the Lines\n\nDesign editor Linda O'Keeffe's follow-up to Brilliant: White in Design, her 2011 book, looks at one of decorating's most classic patterns: stripes. Including work by top talents such as Jamie Drake, Alberto Pinto, and David Rockwell, as well as by artists Daniel Buren, Vanessa Beecroft, and Agnes Martin, this release traces the linear motif's history all the way back to the Paleolithic era and features eye-catching images of architecture, fashion, nature, and interiors.\n\nAvailable in October, the Monacelli Press, $50; randomhouse.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"Vertically striped walls suit rooms where a degree of dignity is apropos. In moderation they radiate an air of authority, permanence, and masculinity.\"\nA Living Space\n\nBest known for her interiors for the Firmdale Hotels, Kit Kemp emphasizes individuality in her design projects, filling each space with bespoke furnishings and an array of repurposed or reimagined items. While describing her creative method in this monograph, Kemp provides delightfully practical guidance on how to create one-of-a-kind rooms bursting with personal details.\n\nAvailable in October, Hardie Grant Books, $50; amazon.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"If access to natural light is limited, I try to embrace it rather than try to change it\u2014darker, moodier hues and pattern can work to enliven the space.\"\nFortuny Interiors\n\nThe story behind the esteemed textile firm begins with its origins in 19th-century Venice and culminates in current-day homes that display the company's beloved fabrics. A master class in decorating with pattern, the book shows how intricate motifs can work everywhere, from a stunning palazzo on the Grand Canal to a beach retreat in Santa Monica.\n\nAvailable in August, Gibbs Smith, $75; gibbs-smith.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n Use fabrics on the reverse to give the appearance of age and to add interest. The reverse side can also create a batik-look.\nCohler on Design\n\nCelebrated for his traditional interiors from Connecticut to Charleston, South Carolina, Eric Cohler takes readers inside his design process, encouraging them to find their own inspirations and indulge in what they love. Filled with the stylish homes he's created for his clients, his book is a functional\u2014and entertaining\u2014guide to decorating.\n\nAvailable in November, the Monacelli Press, $50; randomhouse.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"Don't be afraid to think about getting pieces custom made\u2014chances are there's a local artisan near you who can help you and probably for less than you think. I guarantee that they will love to stretch their talents by working on a creative commission.\"\nThe Age of Elegance\n\nAlex Papachristidis's interiors combine rich fabrics, glittering finishes, and grand details (think graphic stenciled floors and a crystal chandelier above an indoor pool) to develop luxurious yet livable homes. The designer reveals his inspirations (Sister Parish, Renzo Mongiardino, among others) and insider sources in this new release celebrating his firm's twenty-fifth anniversary.\n\nAvailable in October, Rizzoli, $55; amazon.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"I love four-poster beds because they create instant atmosphere, and when I dress them I often keep the curtains off the end of the bed to give a more open feeling.\"\nRose Cumming: Design Inspiration\n\nThe decorating trailblazer's influential career\u2014and tumultuous life\u2014is chronicled here alongside lush images of her extravagant rooms and remembrances from family members and the interior designers she inspired, including Mark Hampton, Albert Hadley, Thomas Britt, Bunny Williams, and Mario Buatta.\n\nAvailable in September, Rizzoli, $65; amazon.com\n\nGreat Advice:\n\n \"I feel that upon entering a house one should at once be made conscious of the dominant note pervading its scheme of decoration.\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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