BE BOLD

Emily Henson, Ryland Peters & Small, distributed by Bookreps NZ, $49.99

The new maximalism, says London stylist Emily Henson in this, her fourth book, is more about brave choices than excessive layering. Obviously there’s brave and then there’s brave, because a lot of the interiors here are quite eye-boggling. But there are also plenty of moments that absolutely sing and will provide a kick in the pants for beige-lovers and vindication for more courageous decorators.