-- Our Guide to the Best Coffee Table Books:
Looking to add a new statement piece to your home? We’ve got you covered.
Discover some of the finest coffee table books to add style and interest to your home decor.
Decorative and informative in equal measure, our exquisite collection of luxury coffee table books are carefully curated to elevate your living space.
What is the point of coffee table books?
Timeless home decor accents, coffee table books elevate your home decor with style and sophistication and they are the perfect way to dive into a subject you’re passionate about.
From fashion to art and design books, including stunning photography books, they bring a warm lived-in feel to any space.
“The best coffee table books are fascinating literary creations—part objet d’art, part photographic ode, part textual reflection—that lend insight to the interests of the owners.”
– Elise Taylor, VOGUE
What makes a good coffee table book?
Visually appealing, offering stunning images and quality snippets of information, a good coffee table book can be casually flipped through and admired more than deeply read.
Where do you put a coffee table book?
Coffee table books are the perfect filler piece to add in your space that is decorative and functional.
Style on your coffee table, either alone or stacked as a collection. Add a candle, decorative bowl or a trinket tray to complement your decor. They look great on your coffee table and also on a console table, nightstand, dresser or shelves.
How many coffee table books should you have?
If it is standing alone, 2-5 books work well. Stacks with odd numbers are great when grouping objects (3 works best).
You can centre your stack and then add a vase of flowers, trinket tray or bowl and a decorative tray for a candle to the side.
Are coffee table books a good housewarming gift?
There are a number of books that make perfect gifts for those looking to add visual intrigue to their interiors or offer a useful gift they can enjoy again and again!
Lifestyle coffee table books are really great for starting conversations when entertaining in a new home. A great way to bond with your loved ones and create new memories.
How do I choose a book as a gift?
- For the Design-Minded: Mix & Match: Fashion Photography Meets Contemporary Art £59.95
- For the Photography Lover: Slim Aarons Style £60 or Vogue: The Covers (Updated Edition) £50
- For the Pop Culture Stan: My Art Book Of Love £14.95 or My Art Book Of Friendship £14.95
- For the Fashion Inspiration: The Fashion Book £39.95 or The Men’s Fashion Book £59.95
- For the Jewellery Lover: The Jewelry Book £59.95
- For Home Decor Aficionados: Interiors (Sky-Blue Edition) £59.95
- For the Host or Hostess with the mostess: Signature Cocktails £29.95
What are the benefits of coffee table books?
One of the best reasons to decorate with coffee table books is their simplicity. They are fuss-free and versatile. They instantly bring character and a homely feel to any space while being a great way to express your interests through your interiors.
They look great in homes with eclectic decors and minimal or neutral design, helping to add warmth and interest to your coffee table and living space.
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