This book by Frida Ramstedt walks through the principles of interior decor, without touting the latest trend. There are no pretty pictures in it, just text dis

This book by Frida Ramstedt walks through the principles of interior decor, without touting the latest trend. There are no pretty pictures in it, just text discussing basic principles. https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0593139313 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0593139313 The Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt For our new house, I used this book along with an experienced interior designer and discussions with a number of interior designers. Far from being expensive, the designer probably saved us around 10 times her charges, by gently pointing out more practical and durable alternatives to my half baked ideas. And we ended up with a nice cozy, accessible, human friendly house. For our garden, we used a garden designer ( not a landscape designer, they just stick hard surfaces everywhere ) who specialises in Piet Oudolf's New Perennial style.