8 Inspiring Interior Design Books for Your Coffee Table
Hello, hello my beautiful friends — it’s Tyna here! Today, I want to share a few favorites from the overflowing collection of coffee table books I've compiled. If you’re trying to complete the look for your bedside tables or add flair to an empty coffee table or a vintage decorative chair, you should definitely have these on-hand! Coffee table books are one of the easiest ways to create a luxe look for less and also serve as great conversation-starters when entertaining guests. These books are must-have accessories in creating the perfect table vignette and their versatility is unmatched because they can be styled in so many different ways! You can stack different-sized books together, combine them with a vase of your favorite flowers, or even pair them with a beautifully-scented candle. It’s also important to consider the outer color of the book when adding to coffee-tables. I personally like to remove the book jackets and color coordinate them to match the aesthetic of the existing space. These pieces not only provide appeal, they are a great read!
The Kinfolk Home: Interiors for Slow Living by Nathan Williams
This is one of my favorites from The Kinfolk series . This book features beautifully-composed photography and the featured spaces are minimalist and modern in design. It’s not only a stylish book, it's also popular amongst many designers because it’s well-written and provides inspirational philosophy for design and decor. It teaches the reader how to create a home that can tell a visual story!
Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less by Serena Mitnik-Miller
I recently purchased this book on amazon and I absolutely love it. Serena has an organic, modern style with a California flair which features lots of wood, stone and artisan goods. It’s designed beautifully with great photographs. This book provides so many tips to live sensibly and how to approach creating a welcoming home.
Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines
As most people in the design world know, Joanna gained notoriety with she and her husband's show, Fixer Upper on HGTV. I have admired her work for some time and especially love her modern approach to farmhouse design. The book includes a template created for the purpose of helping readers to put their design plan into action! She thought of almost everything in this book to guide in helping you discover your style.
Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy by Deborah Needleman
As a fan of the magazine, I had to read this book and was not disappointed! It provides a very wide range of home types, home designs and even ways to approaching decorating small spaces, rental properties, large estates and mansions. The overarching advice focuses on creating timeless spaces. It teaches when to splurge and when to save your money. A must-have!
Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living by Lauren Leiss
Lauren/s approach to decorating is definitely provided in a friendly, down-to-earth perspective. She shares lots of her personal sources and choices in this book. She knows how to create welcoming spaces filled with so much warmth and energy and does a fantastic job in blending the old with the new. The spaces are a beautifully rustic and modern in design. The pictures are captivating and include a wide range of textiles, lots of wood, linens, and beautiful art pieces. I think you guys will really enjoy this one.
Wanderlust: Interiors That Bring the World Home by Michelle Nussbaumer
This book does a great job of featuring the beauty in everyday life. It covers many things in addition to interior design such as world travel and even family. Michelle has impeccable taste and displays a fearless approach to design. She incorporates and shares photographs of design styles from all over the world. This book provides a variety of different styles, rich in creativity and color — guaranteed to capture and keep your attention!
Simplicity by Nancy Braithwaite
This book does a remarkable job of showing you how to appreciate simplicity. The book is centered on reducing a cluttered space and instead utilizing only objects that serve a purpose and in doing so, learning to value each piece. Nancy does an incredible job displaying her minimalist approach to design and teaching you how to critically “see” a space. Thanks to this book, I learned how important space and balance are when designing a room.
The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details by Christiane Lemieux
I don't personally own this book yet but I have had the pleasure of reading it as I know a few people who have it. This book is not only thick in size and beautifully designed but also features a gorgeous mix of interior photographs and visual content. There are five (5) sections which cover walls, floors, furniture, textiles and accessories. It also cover things like wallpaper, ceramics and gives a brief glimpse into how the furniture was made. There is so much useful information in this book you are bound to enjoy it!
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