Best Interior Upholstery & Fabric Design Books of 2026

Call It Home: The Details That Matter is an interior design book that showcases Amber Lewis's approach to renovating, decorating, and building a beautiful home. Through personal essays and stunning photography, Amber shares her secrets on how to choose and apply fabric, paint, finishes, tile, and flooring to create a unique and beautiful living space. The book features eight homes, including Amber's own, and provides insights into the decision-making process behind every major choice. With over 200 images of living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, and baths, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to create their own stunning space.

This "Modern Origins" decorative book is a visually striking addition to any living space, with almost two inches of thickness and a linen fabric cover. While there is no written content inside, the ornate motifs on each of the 800 blank pages add to the book's aesthetic appeal. Perfect for staging and stacking in a variety of environments, from bedrooms to coffee shops, this book is a minimalist yet impactful statement piece. The option to mix and match with other decorative books in the collection makes it even more versatile. Overall, this book is a great choice for those looking to elevate their interior design style.

The Complete Pattern Directory is a comprehensive and practical directory of patterns throughout history, covering all periods, styles, and cultures. With 1500 illustrations of patterns from all ages and cultures, this book is an essential resource for any designer, crafter, artist, or historian. The book is arranged thematically according to pattern type, with chapters on Flora, Fauna, Pictorial, Geometric, and Abstract designs. In-depth features highlight the work of key designers, and sections detail the characteristic motifs of key period styles from Baroque to Art Deco. Overall, this book is a visual feast and the most comprehensive resource available on the subject, making it a must-have for anyone interested in design or the decorative arts.

Living with Pattern: Color, Texture, and Print at Home by Rebecca Atwood is a design book that provides clear ideas on how to incorporate pattern into your home decor. Atwood demystifies the use of pattern and shows how to mix and layer prints to enliven any space. She covers traditional pattern usage, such as on duvet covers and rugs, as well as unexpected places like bathroom tiles and book spines. The book showcases distinct uses of pattern in homes across the country, inspiring readers to make their spaces uniquely theirs.

One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects is a fantastic guide for sewers of all levels. With clear instructions and templates, the authors offer 101 projects that require only one yard of fabric. From clothes to accessories, baby items, and stuffed animals, this spiral-bound guide has it all. Each project is designed to be completed in a few hours, making it perfect for busy crafters. The book includes full-color photographs of the finished projects, making it easy to see what the final product will look like. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves to sew and wants to make the most of their fabric scraps.

F*ck You Chaos is a self-help book that provides readers with strategies to declutter their home, upgrade their mindset, and manage their personal finances to create joy, ease, and tranquillity in their lives. The author, Dominika, identified three areas that affect our lives the most and developed tactics to take control of them. This book is a great read for those who feel overwhelmed by their circumstances and want to unleash happiness, peace, and fulfilment. The book is unique in its approach to tackling the three areas that affect our lives the most and provides readers with easy, step-by-step strategies to implement in their daily lives.

The "Cricut: 11 books in 1" is a comprehensive guide that can help both beginners and experienced users of Cricut machines to master their skills. The guide offers 51 tips, hacks, and hidden features, making it easier for users to operate their machines. It also includes beginner's guides, advanced tips, and tricks, and cheat sheets to help users create projects faster and easier. With over 3000+ video tutorials, this guide is a perfect tool for anyone looking to exploit the full potential of their Cricut machine. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their Cricut skills.

Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design is a comprehensive guide for those who want to learn how to reupholster any piece of furniture. The book features more than 900 photographs and includes five projects that teach all the necessary skills to customize furniture with fabrics and textures that reflect a unique personality. The author's expertise simply leaps off every page, making the advanced projects seem less complicated. The book is a bible, a catalog, a wish book, and an excellent library reference source. This book is highly recommended for those who want to learn the art of upholstery.

Time To Hygge: A Joy & Happiness Coloring Book is a perfect gift idea for those who seek comfort, contentment, joy, and happiness. This book features 25 unique and whimsical illustrations of cozy and simple things in life, such as warm sweaters, snuggly socks, and candlelight. The Danish word "hygge" represents a feeling of well-being, and this coloring book aims to bring that feeling to the readers. The book is suitable for all skill levels and comes with a second set of images for extra fun or to share with a friend. Overall, this coloring book is an excellent way to relax, unwind, and express your inner artist through color.

Wilderness Knits for the Home by Linka Neumann is a beautiful collection of homeware knits inspired by the Scandinavian wilderness. The book features 27 projects, including wall hangings, cushions, and blankets, all with knitting diagrams and inspirational photography. The designs are simpler shapes of squares and rectangles, making it accessible for knitters of all levels. The author's love for the outdoors and animals is evident in her creations, with dogs, orcas, polar bears, and reindeer finding their way into her designs. Overall, this book is a must-have for knitters who love the Scandi-style and want to add a touch of wilderness to their home decor.