The House in Good Taste

Considered the founder of interior design as a profession, Elsie de Wolfe (also known as Lady Mendl) authored this notable text detailing her strategies for decorating a home. De Wolfe's clientele included celebrities such as Anne Vanderbilt, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and more. Amongst other publications, this book discusses general interior designing principles alongside the interiors of famous homes such as the Washington Irving House.