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Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books

Summer Fun: Lifestyle Must-Haves and New Books to Know

From new destinations and wellness escapes to fashion, interiors, and this season’s most compelling design books, discover Whitewall’s selection of summer highlights.

Summer arrives with an invitation to slow down, explore, and indulge in the pleasures of the season. From new destinations and wellness retreats to fashion collaborations and considered design, this selection gathers recent launches and experiences tailor made for delightful summer days. Alongside these lifestyle highlights, discover a curated selection of new books exploring architecture, gardens, interiors, and creative practice, each offering its own way to linger a little longer with beautiful ideas and inspiration.

Warm Weather Delights

Moët & Chandon

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books Courtesy of Moët & Chandon.

Moët & Chandon’s latest collaboration with Pharrell Williams unveils a refreshed design for the brand’s Ice Impérial bottle, featuring a refined form, inspired by summer in Saint-Tropez.

Dior

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books Photo by Gray Sorrenti, courtesy of Dior.

Jonathan Anderson’s playful take on the Dioriviera world reveals colorful ready-to-wear pieces, accessories, handbags, shoes, tableware, garden furniture, and more.

Amangiri

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books Courtesy of Amangiri.

The iconic Amangiri property in Utah debuts a 12,000-square-foot six-bedroom residential villa designed by Marwan Al-Sayed, featuring a private fitness room, sauna, and steam room, as well as a master suite with its own courtyard and plunge pool.

Delano Miami Beach

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books Courtesy of Delano Miami Beach.

Delano Miami Beach has reopened its doors, reinstating it as a culinary and cultural destination, including a partnership with Paris Society for its first-ever restaurant ventures in America—Gigi Rigolatto and Mimi Kakushi.

Meraki Wellness

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books Courtesy of Meraki Wellness.

Meraki Wellness is the Cayman Islands’ first standalone luxury wellness destination, hosting the Caribbean’s largest panoramic sauna and its first-ever commissioned snow room, as well as longevity screenings, nutrition and gut tests, and Technogym-equipped fitness facilities. It’s on our immediate travel bucket list.

Printed Matter

Achille

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books “Achille,” by Glenn Adamson, published by Assouline, 2026.

Achille, by Glenn Adamson and published by Assouline, is a new book filled focused on the one-of-a-kind creations of the Italian architect, artist, and designer.

Cottagecore Gardens, A New Take on Living Landscapes

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books “Cottagecore Gardens,” A New Take on Living Landscapes, published by gestalten, 2026.

Cottagecore Gardens, A New Take on Living Landscapes, published by gestalten, is a visual exploration into how garden can become a resource and a place of refuge—an extension of the home, shaped by nature and the rhythm of indoor-outdoor spaces.

Next Chapters in Scandinavian Design, Muuto on Creating Intentional Spaces

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books “Next Chapters in Scandinavian Design,” Muuto on Creating Intentional Spaces, published by gestalten, 2026.

Next Chapters in Scandinavian Design, Muuto on Creating Intentional Spaces, published by gestalten, gives readers an inside look at Nordic design and the evolving codes that shape its gorgeous visual language.

Francis Kéré, building stories

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books “Francis Kéré,” building stories, published by Taschen, 2026.

In Francis Kéré, building stories, published by Taschen, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré shares a glimpse at 26 projects, accompanied by his own words, unseen sketches, photos, and drawings.

Ridiculously Good-looking Saunas

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books “Ridiculously Good-looking Saunas,” by Christopher Selman, published by gestalten, 2026.

Revealing presence as a pursuit for clarity and peace, Ridiculously Good-looking Saunas, by Christopher Selman, published by gestalten, shows saunas as a space of design, cultural richness, and beauty.

Studio Valle de Valle

Summer 2026 lifestyle and design books “Studio Valle de Valle,” published by Rizzoli, 2026.

Studio Valle de Valle, published by Rizzoli, is interior designer Giancarlo Valle‘s first monograph, showing a look at his award-winning spaces—from townhouses and private homes to freestanding pavilions—that are filled with craftsmanship, balance, warmth, and ease.

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Featured image credits: Courtesy of Amangiri.

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