MY COFFEE TABLE BOOK COLLECTION

I probably sound like a broken record, but I use coffee table books when styling practically every surface in my home (i.e. coffee table, living room end tables, even my bar cart). Not only do they look great and instantly elevate your space, but they can be used for layering, stacking, and obviously reading. They are also a great way to personalize your space by investing in books about your interests and hobbies.

There are so many coffee table books out there though, and the choices can get overwhelming. If you are wanting to start collecting coffee table books but aren’t sure where to start, then you’ve come to the right place.

Matty Matheson: A Cookbook. My boyfriend loves the chef Matty Matheson, so I bought him his cookbook as a gift a few years back. Not only does he have some killer (decadent) recipes, but Matty’s book is so gorgeous that it deserves a place on our coffee table. The neutral spine and classic typography would be cohesive in anyone’s space.

Cocktail Codex. Yet another book I bought my boyfriend. He is becoming quite the whisky snob and has been increasingly interested in learning more cocktail recipes, so I bought him this book. It covers all the basics and will look great as decor on your bar cart. Best part is that it’s under $22 on Amazon Prime. Curious about how to style the perfect bar cart? Check out my blog post here.

The Book of the Golden Retriever by Anna Katherine Nicholas. This was actually a vintage Goodwill find that I can’t find online anymore. It’s very wholesome and lets our guests know that we’re dog people (sorry, cats).

Porsche by Anders Ditlev Clausager. Another vintage find from Goodwill. Surprisingly, I was able to find a paperback copy on Amazon (linked).

RH Interiors catalog. Restoration Hardware’s catalog is equally as beautiful as their furniture. It can be fun to flip through and look at one $7,000 chandelier after the next knowing that I’ll never be able to afford it lol.

Interior Design magazines. I love collecting interior design magazines for inspiration as well as layering pieces under my end table lamps to give them some height. Vogue and Architectural Digest have great subscription services that I’ve been debating signing up for. Should I?

Hue by Kelly Wearstler. Kelly Wearstler is one of my favorite interior designers, so I love having one of her books for inspiration. Hue is old, but her book Kelly Wearstler: Evocative Style is in stock on Amazon. I’m strongly considering buying it for myself. The muted colors on the cover are gorgeous.

Gray Malin: The Essential Collection. Gray Malin is one of my favorite photographers. His coffee table book is full of some of my favorite shots (i.e. an elephant strolling through Parker Palm Springs, a monkey wearing a little hat, and a breathtaking aerial view of Positano).

Tom Ford. We all know about the iconic Tom Ford coffee table book. It’s certainly a splurge, but I love it. It instantly elevates my living room and makes the space feel more high-end and luxurious. I actually dedicated an entire blog post to the Tom Ford book and how I spent $90 on a coffee table book and don’t regret it. Give it a read, especially if you’re considering buying. FYI it’s currently $80.99 on Amazon Prime (I bought it for $90).

FYI my ceramic stool was passed down to me from my grandmother, and the decorative vessel is a vintage resale shop find, so I don’t have links.

I hope you enjoyed stalking my coffee table book collection! Stay tuned for a post later this week rounding up the best coffee table books on the market for you to shop. I’ll feature some that I already own and some in my shopping cart.