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Coffee table books to inspire

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Wondering what a coffee table book is or looking for ideas on what to display? Check out our 12 best coffee table books with suggestions for all tastes.

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For the dog lover

If you love nothing more than gazing upon pictures of cute canines, The Year of the Dogs by Vincent J. Musi is the best coffee table book for you. Musi’s ability to showcase each individual character of dog breed is captured with love and affection. With stunning portrait-like photos, this coffee table book is a wonderful tribute to man’s best friend.

For the fashion fanatic

Are you a fan of all things couture? Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk features striking images of their Haute Couture Collections from between 1962 and 2002. This fashion coffee table book boasts memorable, eye-catching images and explores the influences and highlights of each stunning collection. With its minimalist, yet striking bright pink cover and glossy pages, it’ll look absolutely gorgeous on your coffee table.

For the tattoo enthusiast

Love the idea of a tattoo, but not ready to get one? Well, we have the book for you. Let your love of tattoos run wild with Frederic Claquin’s 1000 Tattoos. This book is packed with new and original design ideas from the world’s best up-and-coming and leading artists.

For the travel bug

If you need inspiration for your next trip away, or just want to escape daily life for a minute, then The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big and Small might be perfect for your coffee table, full of the best beaches, museums, monuments, islands and so much more.

For the trend setter

If you’re fascinated by colours and how they influence everything from décor to fashion trends over the years, Pantone: The Twentieth Century in Colour is the perfect coffee table book for you. Discover how colour trends have helped to define the past 100 years with this stunning book that matches art, products, décor and fashion with official Pantone colour palettes.

For the budding architect

Do you have a keen interest in architecture, or just love wandering around truly interesting homes? Art Deco Style by Jared Goss might just be the perfect addition to your coffee table. Showcasing the growing appetite for a new design language, this book features 200 illustrations across its 300 pages of the decorative influence that is Art Deco. Sit back with your favourite coffee, and immerse yourself in some truly inspiring décor.

For the proud feminist

Let your living space showcase how incredible women are with Slim Aarons: Women by (photographer) Slim Aarons and Getty Images, text by Laura Hawk. Comprising of over 200 powerful female-focused images including women such as Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, and Marylin Monroe, this book showcases the true beauty of women, at the most glamourous in some remarkable locations across the globe.

For the interior design admirer

Sick of trawling through Pinterest to get your interior design fix? Pick up a copy of Mad about the house by Kate Watson-Smyth, published by Pavilion Books. This coffee table book is an interior design dictionary, packed with ideas and inspiration for every budget. It’ll provide a stunning focal point for your coffee table too, as there are three other Mad about the house book options, for you to let your interior buzz run wild.

For the host with the most

Are you a lover of hosting big dinner parties, but are struggling to find inspiration for you next one? Well, you need to get your hands on Entertaining Beautifully by Aerin Lauder. Organized by season Lauder sets out ways to make every dinner party unforgettable in style, much of her inspiration was taken from her childhood and her grandmother, Estee Lauder. So, if dining in impeccable style in the comfort of your own home is up your street, then this is the perfect coffee table book for you.

For the conscious adventurer

Prefer your adventures off the beaten path? Then Off the Grid: Houses for Escape, by Dominic Bradbury is the best coffee table book for your home. Featuring some of the most innovative off-grid homes, that reveal some of the most cutting-edge architecture and houses that are almost fully self-sufficient. This bucket list worthy guide includes everything from snowbound cabins in the far Northern Hemisphere to coastal retreats.

For the beauty expert

If you are all about appreciating diverse art, through the representation of women, then look no further, get you hands on a copy of Diverse Beauty by Alexi Lubomirski, published by Damiani. The inspiration behind this book is the representation of diverse beauty, which came after Lubomirski was photographing the actress, Lupita Nyongo. The book represents all beauty and aims to dismiss all beauty standards, and puts every type of beauty on a pedestal, so that no matter race, size, colour, or sexual orientation, all women are identified as beautiful.

For the chic lovers

Get a glimpse into some truly calming and peaceful spaces at home. The perfect coffee table book for those that love a pale interior aesthetic, this is the book for you, For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home by Chrissie Rucker & The White Company, published by Mitchell Beazley. The book is a guide on how to use white to highlight texture, natural light and decorate a home to feel cosy, and calm.

That’s our guide to the 12 best coffee table books. Want more great reading suggestions? Check out our guide on the best books about coffee, next.