The Interior Design Handbook

A practical design guide built for people who want to get interiors right. The Interior Design Handbook distills core principles into clear explanations and crisp line drawings that make composition, proportion, and lighting feel achievable.

Frida Ramstedt focuses on why layouts work, how to group objects into balanced triangles, and ways to mix textures so rooms read cohesive rather than chaotic. There are rules of thumb for sightlines, flow, and scale, plus smart tips for seating choices that set the tone without sacrificing comfort.

It’s intentionally light on glossy photos, which keeps attention on fundamentals you can apply to any style or budget. The hardcover build and monochrome diagrams give it a premium, studio-manual vibe that you’ll reference during planning, not just display.