A well-styled table instantly elevates home décor, and this piece argues that coffee table books are the ultimate styling accessory. The story explains how the right book should mirror the owner’s personality, engage guests, and boast an irresistible cover. It then curates standout picks across art, fashion, travel, philosophy, and poetry to help readers upgrade their table styling game effortlessly.
You know what instantly takes up your decor game by several notches higher? A well-styled table! A beautiful table with impeccable accessories that complement each other goes a long way. A well-curated set including candles, flowers, trinket trays, accents that go well with each other forms the basis of table styling. You know what our favourite table top accessory is, though? A good coffee table book! Investing in a (or a couple of) great coffee table books instantly lends personality to the table. Picking the right coffee table book for your home is an art everyone should have. For starters, a good coffee table book should be an extension of the owner of the house. You should be able to tell whether the owner loves music, photography, nature, art, fashion, culture, travel, when you look at the book that’s kept on the table in their living room. Secondly, (it might sound obvious, but it’s not) the book should also be engaging, you know, in case your guests decide to flip through the pages.
And lastly, (this is the most important of them all) a great cover is a non-negotiable! Don't forget that the main function of this book is to be aesthetically pleasing! And that's about it—those are the only three things you need to think about before investing in a coffee table book, and it will single-handedly upgrade your decor game. So, if we have convinced you to invest in a good coffee table book, read on to know our top picks, from art to travel.
Curated by Louise Govier, this book would be every art lover’s dream. As the name suggests, this beautiful book features a hundred of the greatest paintings ever, each from a different artist. It would also make for a great gift, if you ask us!
This book takes you through what goes into preparing for the Naples in Paris exhibition at the Louvre, captured by photographer Robert Polidori.
One of the most famous artists of his generation, Marc Quinn had quite an interesting angle to look at things. Said to be the most comprehensive book on Quinn, this book explores the artist’s fascination with the multifaceted experience of being human.
A rare 1997 limited-edition boxed publication, this book explores the avant-garde works and the unconventional design philosophy of Comme des Garçons. With only 2,800 hand-numbered copies produced, this book would be a flex to own, if you can manage to get your hands on it! And the cover with distorted checks? Consider us obsessed!
This book is a celebration of Alexander McQueen’s legendary work. It chronicles McQueen’s career, and is filled with some seriously iconic imagery. And the cover? *Drooling*
For all the John Galliano lovers, this book is a must-have. The ‘Dior by’ series is a comprehensive multi-volume collection devoted to each legendary artistic director of the house. This one dives deep into Galliano’s era at Dior.
If you hate travelling with the kind of person who makes jam-packed itineraries and minute-by-minute schedules, you will love this book. It talks about the art of mindful travel and slow living.
This book has snapshots and details about 101 European cities, and how you can plan your weekend getaways there. From Paris and Rome to Prague and Lisbon, it covers everything!
If you have a penchant for profound fundamental questions like the meaning of existence, this book has 101 philosophical, though-provoking questions that will lead to some serious contemplation!
The Great Modern Poets by Michael Schmidt features some of the greatest poems of the 20th century, by the likes of Sylvia Plath and T.S. Eliot.
Compiled by Allie Esiri, this beautiful book is a collection of 366 poems, one for every night of the year. Also, can we take a moment to appreciate the cover?