books
This new season, there’s fresh ideas for cooking, and inspiration from the greatest names in fashion, interiors and design
1 ‘The Devol Kitchen’
This is as much the story of the people behind Devol Kitchens as it is a practical guide to designing and styling what is arguably the most important room in any home. Directors Paul O’Leary, Robin McLellan and Helen Parker share stories from their childhoods and trace their journey from humble beginnings to renowned makers of bespoke kitchens. It’s an important reminder that great design is always rooted in human experience. £40, Ebury Press (penguin.co.uk/company/publishers/ebury).
2 ‘The New Colourful Home’
There’s nothing like seeing real-life examples to truly understand the impact colour can have. In this book, Emma Merry, founder of interior-inspiration platform Home Milk, curates a selection of 35 colourful homes and analyses why they work. Whether owners have drenched rooms in colour or applied it in strategic splashes, each shows how using every shade of the rainbow can inject personality, create a mood or make a statement. £25, Hoxton Mini Press (hoxtonminipress.com).
3 ‘Bold Beans: Recipes to Get Your Pulse Racing’
Amelia Christie-Miller has a simple suggestion to help nourish both people and the planet: beans. The first cookbook from the founder of Bold Bean Co is packed with recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble, sustainable ingredient. Featuring Christie-Miller’s own recipes, plus contributions from Thomasina Miers, Anna Jones and Melissa Hemsley, there’s something for everyone, including vegan and dairy- and gluten-free dishes. £22, Octopus (octopusbooks.co.uk).
4 ‘Aino + Alvar Aalto’
Together, Aino and Alvar Aalto founded Artek and created some of the most iconic objects and buildings of the 20th century. In this visual biography, their grandson Heikki Aalto-Alanen tells
