Best Gift Decorating Books of 2026

The book "Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home" by Nikki Boyd is a must-read for anyone looking to transform their home into a decluttered and calming space. With her experience as a professional organizer, Boyd shares her five essential steps to an organized home and provides interior design inspiration with beautiful photography on every page. The book is not just about organizing but also creating a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends. Overall, "Beautifully Organized" is a recipe for a beautiful, fulfilling life and a great addition to any gift decorating book collection.

The Watercolor Workbook is a great tool for anyone looking to build their watercolor skills. With 25 beginner-friendly projects printed on premium watercolor paper, readers can easily follow the step-by-step instructions to create beautiful floral and nature sketches. Author Sarah Simon provides an introduction to watercolor techniques, suggested paint and paintbrush materials, and each project can be completed in 30 minutes or less. The book's unique feature is the thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor paper that allows readers to paint directly on the pages. Overall, this workbook is an excellent choice for anyone looking to learn watercolor painting.

"Arranging Things" by Colin King is a visual guide to elevating the look of our homes and enriching our lives through simple yet sophisticated vignettes. King shares his intuitive and deeply personal process of arranging objects, meditating on scale, proportion, palette, and texture. Through anecdotes and visual essays, he encourages readers to look beyond the intended use of objects and discover deeper meaning in the everyday. The book is a metaphor for life and a daily practice to be honed over time. Overall, "Arranging Things" is a beautiful and inspiring read for anyone interested in interior design and personal creativity.

Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today is an illustrated handbook on traditional decorating for modern living. The book features more than 250 rooms by iconic designers, showcasing their unique spin on old-school decorating details. Incorporating Schumacher’s textiles and wallcoverings, interior designers illustrate how to breathe new life into traditional design to create chic, modern, swoon-worthy rooms. It is a visually exuberant exploration of chintz & florals, wicker & rattan, bed hangings, skirts, decorative painting, treillage, collecting, table settings, and more. Charm School is a delicious book and a guide to living a more beautiful life.

Pacific Natural at Home by Jenni Kayne is a stunning book that showcases beautiful and inspiring interiors with practical room-by-room tips. Kayne's earthy and effortless aesthetic is intentional and authentic, where beauty exists in every detail. She introduces the homes by location, spanning varied landscapes and design characteristics, and includes interviews that discuss each woman’s design philosophy. With a mix of visual inspiration and practical tips and resources, Kayne encourages readers to express their individual style through decor, creating beautiful interiors that help us to live joyfully and mindfully. Pacific Natural at Home is a must-read for anyone who loves interior design and the California lifestyle.

This book showcases the stunning interiors created by de Gournay, a renowned design house celebrated for its hand-painted wallpapers and textiles. From chinoiserie patterns to historical scenes and abstract designs, de Gournay collaborates with top interior designers and tastemakers to create some of the most beautiful interiors in the world. Through this volume, readers can explore de Gournay's designs and take inspiration from English stately homes, while learning about the process of creating custom wallpaper designs.

Watercolour Lessons is a comprehensive guide for beginners and experienced painters alike. It offers easy-to-follow instructions on watercolour basics, including color theory, essential tools, and techniques. The author, Emma Lefebvre, provides charmingly simple watercolour painting projects with step-by-step instructions, and notes on common mistakes and how to fix them. The book's emphasis on developing skills and style makes it a unique guide for anyone looking to improve their craft. Overall, Watercolour Lessons is an excellent resource for those seeking to unwind and explore their artistic side.

The "Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated" book provides practical tips and tools to help individuals improve their organizational skills. The book is particularly useful for those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which affects about 4.4% of the adult population in America. The author, Susan C. Pinsky, draws from her personal experience as a parent of a child with ADD and a professional organizer. The book features color photographs and testimonials from adults with ADD, providing numerous organizational tips. Overall, this is a witty and sympathetic guide to organization for anyone seeking to take charge of their life and get organized.

Simple Mandalas: Coloring Book with Easy and Simple Mandala Patterns for Kids or Adults is an excellent choice for those who want to start their coloring adventure. The book contains 50 hand-drawn mandalas with nice patterns of symmetrical shapes. The drawings are finished with attention to every detail and placed on their own page. This guarantees uniqueness, high quality, and creativity in coloring. The book is perfect for relaxation and distraction from everyday duties. It can also make a great gift for everyone. Overall, this independently published coloring book is an excellent choice for both kids and adults who want to express their creativity with colors.

Flower School: A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging is an excellent book for anyone who wants to learn the art of floral arrangement. Written by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary, the book offers simple tips and tricks, as well as masterful techniques, taught by the master florists at FlowerSchool New York. The book covers everything from how to buy the best flowers and how to get the best prices to selecting your flowers based on texture, color, and seasonality. It also includes advice from the school's well-respected master florists, and features beautiful color photographs of each unique arrangement. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to create homemade floral arrangements that are on par with any professional design.