Your home is a reflection of your mind; that safe and sacred space brings peace to your soul and body! Every item placed in your home tells a story about you! It’s not merely about aesthetic sense; it’s that connection that brings life to these brick walls! At Vogue Vocal, we belong to the era where it was believed that if you want to know about someone, you should look at their book collection! Now, with Coffee Table Books, this narrative has taken a whole new turn! The Coffee Table Books are a vintage classic version of your Pinterest board!
Now, there are plenty of decorations and themes nowadays, so you might think, why coffee table books? The elegance and sophistication that these books add to your style inspiration are beyond what meets the eye! If you look at them from a design and decor point of view, then they add dimension and height to your setting. The coffee table books make for a great conversation starter, and that’s the kind of finesse you want to see in a person!
The book lovers’ dilemma; picking one book! It’s hard to pick just a few books; it’s like “choosing your favorite child!” You might have an amazing book collection, but coffee table books, in particular, are usually the ones that follow a theme for artful decoration and display. From visual appearance, the books you choose to stack should be 2-3; anything less than that might seem that you forgot your book there, and now it’s just lying around! If you want to display more than a coffee table, it isn’t the right option; you can go for vertical bookshelves to stack your books! Now, suppose you are finding it hard to decide on books. In that case, the coffee table books usually represent your taste in art, photography, fashion, and home, so pick interesting books with appealing book covers!
The sizes of the books you pick can vary, but they should reflect a cohesive theme. Wanna know a little tip? Change your coffee table books every month! That’s right! If you are a book lover, you can relate to that unhinged feeling that we experience in a bookstore where we want to buy all the books in the world! Obviously, you can’t tell us that we haven’t read all the books we already have! So, switching your books every month might give you a chance to go through more books and make room for more!
Now, coffee book tables stacked vertically or staggered alone can give a visually appealing and artsy look, but you can always add more elements to them! Depending upon the space you have, you can add more elements without making it look cluttered or messy!
We at Vogue Vocal absolutely love that thick beaded string on the books! It adds height and another dimension to your stack!
Add a set of geometrical vases to add a hint of abstract aesthetic appeal. These won’t be your regular-shaped vases; you have to be creative and match the height of the book stack so the coffee table books remain the highlight!
It’s quite rare that a book lover isn’t a scented candle hoarder; they’re kind of like a complete package! So, yes, your scented candles will go perfectly well placed alongside your books and set the vibe of the room!
If you choose to put your coffee table books on the nightstand or console, you can place them beside a lamp, and that would be your perfect decoration as the lighting would add a more dramatic feel!
A scent diffuser goes well with your books and calms your brain. Now, your space looks good and smells heavenly!
Art knows no bounds, and what you put in your home should strongly connect with who you are and what you believe in! But if you are struggling to find the most iconic books that are rather a style statement, then we would love to share our all-time favorites! Of course, we prefer coffee table books with a higher picture-to-text ratio! So you can go for the universal visually appealing books about home decor, planting flowers, gardening, fashion, or celebrating seasons and occasions! You can also display some amazing cookbooks; their visuals are attractive even for those who can’t boil an egg!
Now, depending on the theme and color palette of the room, you can pick which books would go best on your coffee table! Picking neutrals is always a good option as they don’t overshadow other elements of the room and are easy to stack. However, if you want something iconic rather than subtle, you may pick books with strong and catchy visuals! Here’s a list of all the coffee table books that made to our list:
You know what people never get bored of looking at? Beautiful homes! This book is a gorgeous blend of neutrals and minimalists with a pop of color. So, if interior design is your vibe, then you should definitely select this!
How can we not want our home to have a little piece of Vogue in it? We all love to scroll through the mesmerizing Met costumes, so in the latest edition, you get the most iconic collection of all these from the past five years, as seen through the Vogue lens!
This sneak peek of a designer’s space is a treat for design-minded people! The new edition has five essays from the artist Donald Judd himself and a visual journey of Judd’s designed living and workspaces!
If photography and fashion excites you then pick “Wonderland” as one of your Coffee table books for you will get inspired with the finest portraits from Leibovitz as she captured the fashion encounters through her journey!
If you keep designing spaces in your head, then this book is perfect for you! This “big book” is filled with interior design inspirations from Miles Redd, the most creative interior designer who adds his personal, unique, quirky touch of glamor to the interior design to liven up every little space in your home! This book is about the creative spaces and rooms in which he gave a makeover and his inspirations!
Some other amazing neutral-colored yet artsy and attractive coffee table books include The Rihanna Book for pop culture lovers, Capri Dolce Vita for a pop of vibrant color to your space, and Chanel for its timeless classic appeal! Vogue Vocal believes that if you are thinking about redecorating your space and want to add a hint of classic to your interior design, then go ahead and add coffee table books to your space!
Are coffee table books your style staple too? Which book or decor idea will you try in your space?
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Vogue Vocal’s guide on decorating with coffee table books is pure brilliance! The article effortlessly combines style and creativity, showing how these books can elevate any space. Each suggestion is thoughtfully curated, making it easy for readers to transform their decor with a touch of elegance and personality.
Great article! I love how you highlighted the versatility of coffee table books in decorating. The styling tips and top picks are so inspiring—definitely adding a few of these to my wishlist!
Great article! I love how you highlighted the versatility of coffee table books as both a decor element and a conversation starter. The tips for stacking and pairing them with other items are super practical. Thanks for sharing Vogue Vocal’s top picks!