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16 Of The Best Coffee Table Books & How To Style Them

March 9, 2021 Home Decor

Today I’m sharing 16 of The Best Coffee Table Books & How To Style Them! I will link all 16 of my favorites at the bottom of the post.

on a coffee table:

Let’s start with the obvious one. I love to style beautiful books on my coffee table. They look pretty, add color and interest to your space, and they are always a hit with guests!

You can style them with an object stacked on top, like above. Or without, like below. The books shown here are such a great combo for spring. Pacific Natural is a new favorite of mine, and Interiors Atelier is one I’ve had for several years and still love!

A few more examples of how I style my coffee table with books:

on a side table:

Another great place to style a coffee table book in your main living space is on a side table. Below, I have styled the side table very simply with two books and a large vase to add height and a bit more interest to the table.

On the side table shown below, I have again styled it with two books and a vase; however, I added some greenery and a couple of decorative objects. As you can see, you can keep it simple, or add a few more pieces to the side table, depending on which you prefer.

on occasional tables:

Whether it be on a console or sofa table, coffee table books are a great choice for decor. On the console table below, I have styled two of my newer favorites with a marble box stacked on top of it.

On the console table in the next picture, I have used a different type of decorative object for a different look.

In the third and final console table, shown below, I have kept it very simple with an empty bud vase perched on the two books.

in a bedroom:

There are a couple different places in a bedroom I love to add coffee table books. The first being a dresser. Below, you will see I stacked a box on top of the books to add some texture to the vignette.

On the nightstand shown below, I stacked fresh flowers in a small vase on top of the books. Add a candle and bedside table lamp, and you have the perfect nightstand! By the way, the two books I have stacked below are one of my very favorite combinations!

On the next nightstand I have stacked books on one of the open shelves. Depending on the height of your shelf, you may even have room to stack a small object on your books.

I also love to style books in kids’ spaces. As you will see below, I have some pretty children’s books (perfect for my daughter to read at some point,) but it is also decor on top of her dresser.

on bookshelves:

Whether you have a small bookcase, a cabinet, or open shelving somewhere, you can always add interest and height to your shelves with books! As you can see by the photo below, I love to stack them horizontally as well as vertically.

coffee table books styled on open shelving

If stacking them horizontally, I love to place an object on top. Below, I have stacked boxes, small canisters and even an empty vase. When stacking vertically, I will often use an object to help them stand up. Think outside the box, it doesn’t have to be a bookend! I have used vases filled with fresh flowers, empty vases, small potted faux plants, small decorative objects, and even frames (like shown above in my daughter’s room.)

coffee table books styled on open shelves.  Stacked vertically and horizontally.

I hope you have enjoyed 16 Of The Best Coffee Table Books & How To Style Them! Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions!

Related Posts:

How To Decorate Shelves & Bookcases

8 Items To Use For Easy Shelf Styling

11 Ideas For Decorating With Faux Greenery

Spring Shelf Styling Ideas

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