Design/renovation books that are actually useful

[Anonymous]

Anyone have some helpful resources to share? My list -

Useful:
The Not So Big House, Susan Susanka
Uncommon Kitchens, Sophie Donelson
The New Design Rules, Emily Henderson
Interior Design Handbook, Frida Ramstedt
1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization, J Provey
Remodelista (original 2013 book)
Feng Shui Modern, Cliff Tan
What Your Contractor Can't Tell You, Amy Johnston
House Beautiful Kitchens: Creating a beautiful kitchen of your own, Cregan (large hardcover book, not the special edition magazine)
The visual handbook of building and remodeling : a comprehensive guide to choosing the right materials and systems for every part of your home (Wing, Charles)
Starcraft Kitchen Design Rules (website) - https://starcraftcustombuilders.com/kitchen.design.rules.htm

Duds:
Heidi Caillier book (just reprints of her portfolio with no additional detail - there's more info on her Instagram account and magazines)
Anna Spiro books
Remodelista in Maine
BuildHer
Arent & Pyke

[Anonymous]

Renovations 5th Edition is very technical but helps give an idea of what's involved and what you're paying for. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631869590/ref=sw_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

The first Erin Gates book is helpful.

Terence Conran's books are a bit dated but still classic. Also good for small spaces because of the European perspective.

[Anonymous]

I really love Patterns of Home: the 10 essentials of enduring design.

I also like the Not So Big House you mentioned, OP.

[Anonymous]

Good list, OP. I'd add Terence Conran's House book.

[Anonymous]

I checked out “Restoring Your Historic House” by Scott Hanson from DCPL and it’s very detailed and helpful. Covers various structural and floor plan issues, but also give specific design suggestions (tile, light fixtures, colors). It’s been useful to see examples of design decisions that are more historically consistent (vs all the Instagram stuff).

[Anonymous]

The Homeowner's Guide to Managing a Renovation