We've written about Japanese interior design books from Édition Paumes before here. Since then we've discovered another publisher of interior design "mooks" (magazine + book) that showcase European interiors by way of Japan.
Editions de Paris focuses on everyday lives of Parisians and their homes. And like the Paumes series, these mooks are entirely in Japanese but you really want them for the photographs anyway.
There is an English version of their site here but if you want to purchase books online, you will be directed to Yahoo Japan's shopping site, which is not the easiest to navigate. Your best bet is to visit Kinokunyia Bookstore which has locations in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland (Beaverton), San Jose, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, New York and Nyack.
They're a little harder to get and at today's exchange rate, they cost about $28 but they are packed with inspiration so we think they are worth the extra effort and money.
Alexis' Modern Glass House 
Before & After: A Bathroom Goes From Pinky Peach to Sleek and Chic
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Tom Black Espadrille
20 Scrumptious Brunch Recipes 
Magic One-Ingredient Ice Cream 5 Ways: Peanut Butter, Nutella, and More
Comments (2)
I judge a design book by its cover. Is that the cover? It is terrible! I expect a book on design to be well, designed well.
you're missing the point. it is a japanese book, designed to appeal to japanese consumers. if an american edition were published it would probably a completely different cover meant to appeal to north american tastes.