There’s something especially satisfying about settling in with a beautiful design book. Whether flipping through for ideas or simply admiring the textures, tones, and tales within its pages, a well-crafted interiors book brings lasting inspiration.
Ryland Peters & Small and CICO Books—a UK-based independent publisher of titles across home design, arts and culture, and more—recently released its fall catalogue, which previews new books to come July-October. Here are the first two titles being released this summer.
The Handmade Home: Inspiring Homes of Collectors and Creators
July 2025, $35 – Preorder here
Within the pages of their latest book, Mark and Sally Bailey of Baileys Home Store reveal how paintings, ceramics, textiles, and sculptures bring a sense of soul to our spaces. After unpacking color, texture, textiles, and collecting, the book visits 12 inspiring homes—from rural England to Japan—where artists, makers, and collectors live amid handcrafted pieces.
Inside Stories: Curating and Displaying the Stuff of Life
August 2025, $45 – Preorder here
Stylist Hilary Robertson unlocks the art of display, demonstrating how everything—from heirloom art to everyday objects—can shape a room’s story. She outlines four approaches for how to exhibit your stuff and spotlights the prime places within a home to experiment with decor. Whether you’re a lover of knickknacks or prefer a more minimalist aesthetic, you’re sure to be inspired.
