Coffee table books are a statement.
Generally more expensive than any other book – they are part decorative, like an ornament on a shelf or canvas on a wall and part book – however they are not novels with plot twisting story lines, instead they give insight to those who own them.
These inspirational talking points give uninspired spaces a sense of style and purpose. While a bizarre concept to some a stack of books is a really simple way to add charm and aesthetic to a room.
Coffee table books are widely associated with the fashion industry, with topics ranging from runway collections to designers and the market is saturated with them – the entire industry is literally at your fingertips.
However there is an entire world out there, and these books allow you to explore a range of topics and experiences including, travelling, gardening, art, history, food – the list goes on.
Some people fill their homes with coffee table books because they’re a beautiful way to elevate your home and offer motivational words and illustrations that change the way we view the world, inspiring new experiences, opportunities and self-reflection.
Below are some of our top picks! Including fashion, travelling, home decor and all things food.
1. Little People, BIG DREAMS / £9.99
2. Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk / £49.99
3. Chanel: Collections and Creations / £20
4. Palm Beach / £70
5. The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion / £30
6. Great Women Artists / £29.37
7. Eat, Drink, Nap: Bringing the House Home / £30
8. Food in Vogue / £55
9. The Louvre: All The Paintings / £50
10. Wanderlust: Hiking on Legendary Trails / £27.54
11. Beaches / £28.99
12. The World According to Coco: The Wit and Wisdom of Coco Chanel / £10.61
13. The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small / £20
14. Pretty City New York: Discovering New York’s Beautiful Places / £25
15. 100 Photographs That Changed the World / £19.26
16. Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World / £19.96
17. Style to Live By: Coco Chanel: Her Life, Work and Style / £5.39
18. Real Fresh Coffee / £15
19. Chic Stays: Condé Nast Traveller’s Favourite People on Their Favourite Places / £50.79
20. The Big Book of Chic / £131.93
21. CAMP – Notes on Fashion / £31.57
22. Rihanna: Fenty x Phaidon / £110
23. Pantone History of Color / £20.99
24. Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travelist The 500 Best Places on the Planet…Ranked / £15.99
25. The White Company, For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home / £19.99
