The Best Neutral Coffee Table Books To Elevate Your Home Decor
For the past few years I've been saving all of the Pinterest inspiration I need to create our perfect neutral, minimalistic home. During my search for inspiration I came across the idea of using books to decorate and immediately fell in love with this simple, easy home decor trend.
Since moving into our dream house last year I've been collecting all of the neutral coffee table books I can find. It's safe to say I'm now obsessed with the coffee table book trend. From our shelves, counters, and coffee table, to the console table in our entryway, if there's an empty space, you can bet I'm filling it with coffee table books!
What is the purpose of a coffee table book?
You might be wondering, what is the point of a coffee table book?
Coffee table books are one of the easiest ways to decorate any room your home! They can be used as table art, conversation pieces, or even just something to read for inspiration on a rainy day. They also make a great gift too!
From home and interior design to fashion, photography, luxury, architecture, food, pop culture, and travel — there are many different coffee book styles to decorate your home with!
How to style your home with coffee table books
Need some inspiration on how to style your home with neutral coffee table books? Fill up a book case with your favorite collection, group them according to size or season, stack them on a table, or you can even stand them upright on a shelf. There's no wrong way to decorate your home with books!
I typically like to stack anywhere from 2-5 books together at a time, with the simplest cover placed on top. If there's a book cover that's a bit busier, I'll place it towards the bottom or keep it covered with another piece of decor like a vase filled with flowers or candles.
Tip: Sometimes books can be even more beautiful without their cover, try removing the book jacket for a different look!
Choosing the perfect neutral coffee table book
Just like vases and throw pillows, coffee table books are perfect accent pieces to showcase your home's unique personality. Books tell a visual story through their decorative covers, so choosing the right design can help you create your ideal aesthetic.
You can't go wrong with a neutral coffee table book! But here's what to look for when deciding on the perfect one for your space: colors, dimensions, typography, book spine design, hardcover vs. soft cover, and cover images/photographs.
Where to buy neutral coffee table books
Wondering where to buy coffee table books? Some of the best places to shop for neutral coffee table books are: Target, Home Goods, Barnes and Noble, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Etsy, and Amazon.
You don't have to spend a ton of money on a good coffee table book to style your house. Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop for cheap coffee table books! Check out some of my favorite affordable neutral coffee table book finds in my Amazon Storefront.
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The best neutral color coffee table books
Some of the most popular neutral coffee table books include:
Eat, Drink, Nap by Soho House (buy)
Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style (buy)
Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living by Lauren Liess (buy)
Vanity Fair 100 Years: From the Jazz Age to Our Age (buy)
Collected Interiors: Rooms That Tell a Story by Philip Mitchell (buy)
In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine (buy)
Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury (buy)
On occasion I love to sit on the couch with a glass of wine (or cup of coffee) and flip through some book pages to find new ideas for styling fashion clothes or home decor inspiration that might interest me. Some of my favorites include: Homebody (buy), Shades of White (buy), Travel Home (buy), and Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style (buy).
When it comes to decorating your home, coffee table books are a great way to add unique style and personality to any living space. Neutral coffee table books provide a timeless, elegant look that blends in with the rest of your decor while still making a statement. Whether you’re looking for something fun or more traditional, there are plenty of neutral coffee table books to choose from that will elevate your home decor and breathe new life into your design style.
Looking for more stylish coffee table books to add to your collection? I've rounded up 100 beautiful neutral coffee table books to help you decorate every room, shelf, and table in your home!
