With gorgeous imagery, useful takeaway advice that you can refer to again and again and a thoughtful approach to interior design, the best thing about these books is that they’re beautiful.

CHICAGO — Interior designer Natalie Papier has a new book with a twist on how to design your house. “Start With Art” encourages people to start designing with something that moves them.

All books are, first and foremost, supposed to be read. And if you ask Amanda Khouri, founder of her namesake interior design ...