This is not one of those books of stunning, unachievable interiors. This recently-released book walks you through a process for getting in touch with your own color preferences and helping you build a palette that will make anything from your home to your wardrobe feel joyfully your own. Her first book on pattern earned a permanent spot on my desk before I’d ever met her, so I was so excited when she told me she was working on a book about color. My friend Rebecca Atwood is a designer whose textile and wallpaper designs are the stuff dreams are made of.

There are so many great books about color theory and history, but very few that give you a basic understanding of how to use color in your life. Essential Books About Color Living With Color Whether you’re a devoted color-lover or a recovering chromophobe, I guarantee there’s a book in here to help you see color more deeply, appreciate its wonder, and feel more confident using it in your daily life. Some of these are new, and others are books I come back to again and again. So, here is a catalog of my essential books on color, covering topics like: color theory, color mixing, color research and science, color combinations and palettes, and using color to decorate your home. Color is where I began in Joyful, and it can be both a fascinating and intimidating topic. To make it easier to find my go-to joyful resources, I’m gathering my book recommendations in a series called Joyful Library, and one of my favorite collections of books is about color. I love hearing this! I’m a notes-reader myself and I love that many of you have taken time to dig deeper into the ways we can find and create more joy around us. Some of you have mentioned that you’ve dug into the thick section of notes at the end of the book to compile a reading list. I’m often asked by readers of Joyful what books I recommend reading next.

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