Books are a fabulous and relatively inexpensive way to decorate a coffee table, set of shelves, console — and especially a guest bedroom! I mention that because I feel like the guest bedroom is probably the last place you want to position your favorite art and decor (as you see it so infrequently!), but a set of gorgeous books on a dresser or bedside table can really add a lot of interest, and serve as a little spot of entertainment for visiting guests.
Our interior designer is always moving books around in our house when she stops by; they’re a great way to compliment existing colors and textures in a room, or introduce new ones. And a bold pop of typography can really contribute to the tone or vibe of a room! For example, this iconic Architectural Digest book immediately feels crisp and modern to me.
Inspo: Chic Table Books.
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20 Chic Table Books.
Below, sharing some of my favorite coffee table books to style a space with —
CHARM SCHOOL // LOST FISH // INSIDE PARIS // DINNER PARTIES // ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST // WALLPAPER BOOK // PALMS BOOK
01. For the abstract art lover.
02. Curated Parisian interiors, fashion, and more.
03. Bunny Mellon’s garden secrets.
04. FAB pop of blue — plus, love a good wallpaper!
05. “The French Dog.” My kids love looking through this book!
06. John Derian’s second picture book.
07. This book about palms would be perfect nestled in a coastal-inspired living room.
08. Another botanical masterpiece!
09. “Lost Fish.” Love the bold typography!
11. A guide for traditional decorating.
12. Of course, Architectural Digest.
13. Ralph Lauren’s 50 year anniversary edition. We have this in our front hallway! It’s gorgeous!
14. “Joie” (seen above) — speaks for itself! I keep this in a stack in our formal living room. Beautiful.
15. An anthology on the home.
16. This would be a great gift for any mom or mother-figure.
17. “The Book of Flowers” — I gave this to my MIL, a true flower lover.
18. An eclectic cover for a colorful space.
19. An iconic wallpaper print. Clever way to introduce its upscale elegance to a room without paying for the wallpaper itself!
20. For children, these DK books are so charming inside and out.
Honorable mention: I absolutely love the Penguin Clothbounds for bookshelves. The literary classics: this, this, this, and this!
Ways to Style Chic Table Books for Fall:
ACRYLIC SERVING TRAY // NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW // SLIPCOVER DINING CHAIR // DINING TABLE // ARCH DIGEST // RALPH LAUREN BOOK // PUMPKIN ICON PLATE // WINE GLASSES // RATTAN CENTERPIECE // BAMBOO FLATWARE // RUG
WALL SCONCE // HOTEL LOBBY SIGNATURE // INSIDE PARIS // CHARM SCHOOL // SIDE TABLE // WHITE CERAMIC ACCENT // GREEN THROW BLANKET // PILLOW COVER // ACCENT CHAIR // FRAME // RUG
P.P.S. Amazon fall favorites.
P.P.P.S. Whimsy + new music.
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