The Best Coffee Table Books for Decor, Styling and Stacking

 

Using beautiful hardbound books as accessories in the home is not a new idea, but stacking books in vignettes around the house or on bookshelves can really kick your style up a notch. I’m here to take the pain out of searching and give you a few pre-made coffee table book stack ideas for your bookshelf, coffee table, or nightstand. Behold, above, my own favorite book stack that resides in my living room where I sport a coastal boho vibe (and the shell on top is like the icing on the cake!). My particular bookshelf is 11.5" deep. Find the these exact books here: Patterns of India, Made for Living, Live Beautiful.

 

Another fav book stack of mine is for the kitchen. If you're like me you've fallen in love with open shelving and the style and versatility it can bring to a kitchen. When I saw this photo from Le Creuset's agave collection I swooned and knew I needed these books! I thoroughly enjoyed La Buvette in particular, and if you’re a wine lover it’s a must read! Find these books here: La Buvette, Open Kitchen , and Ojas.

 

 

The stack below is from an interior design I did this past year where the theme was loosely nautical boho. Admittedly the picture is not great, my apologies. The top two books are very easy to find and the bottom book is a bit harder, but measures about 12.5" x 11" if you need to find a surrogate. The Kaufmann Mercantile is a fascinating read and would make a great stocking stuffer for the man in your life! Buy the books here: The Kaufmann Mercantile, Monet, North: Adventures in the Frozen Wild.

 

 

For a more luxe vibe I love this three book stack with the black and white color scheme. These would be perfect on a side table next to a velvet sofa or in a modern feminine bedroom. Just as you see in this photo, stacking something sculptural on top of your books is a great punctuation mark and helps to create the "moment". Find the books here: Chanel Collections and Creations, Elements of Style, Coco Chanel.

All of these stacks have been sets of three which are a favorite of mine but don't be afraid to do two or more, and up to five if the space is big enough and the bottom book is hefty. Don't necessarily worry about staying within the same subject matter, though that can be a nice bonus when it works. Enjoy, have fun, and have an excuse to buy more books!

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