Billy Baldwin Decorates, by Billy Baldwin

(Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1972, Chartwell Books)
In his illustrated monograph, Billy Baldwin shares his views on taste, furniture placement, and color. A classic.

The David Hicks Book of Flower Arranging, by David Hicks and Maureen Gregson

(Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1976, out of print*)
Still fresh after 31 years, Hicks’s illustrated guide includes tips for creating perfect tablescapes.

The Finest Rooms by America’s Great Decorators, edited by Katharine Tweed

(Viking Press, 1964, out of print)
A collection of essays from eight design legends, including Rose Cumming and Michael Taylor.

The Pahlmann Book of Interior Design, by William Pahlmann, revised edition

(Viking Press, 1960, out of print)
In 1959 Pahlmann designed the theme and the decor for New York’s Four Seasons restaurant, which became a design icon. Pahlmann also devised the idea of model rooms for department stores. Inside this must-read book, he divulges his tricks.

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