15 Best Coffee Table Books to Elevate Your Decor

If it seems like you’re always in the middle of a Property Brothers binge (we know we are!), then this is a must-have for your coffee table. It includes all their best design tips, renovation advice, and more!

For those obsessed with art history and its origin, this book is perfect for you. The Art Deco era was all about bringing design forward. The style is a daring take on art, geometric abstraction, color, and taking risks. The book spotlights the movement in art, history, film, architecture, and so much more.

Live Beautiful showcases a variety of inspiring home interiors. Not only are the photos beautiful to admire, but the subject is also fascinating. Calderone gives you a glimpse into the minds of home decorators. She includes how they achieve their look, as well as how you can curate your own space to give it that designer touch.

As one of the most influential portrait photographers of our generation, Annie Leibovitz’s Wonderland takes us on a journey through her years of fashion photography. It encompasses 350 dazzling portraits, many of which have never been published before. Subjects include the likes of Serena Williams, RuPaul, Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Karl Lagerfeld, and more.

For the movie buffs, this one’s for you. SPIKE features hundreds of never-before-seen images, all taken by Spike Lee’s brother, David Lee. Images include everything from Spike’s creative process to his ads with Michael Jordan for Nike, as well as his impact on contemporary culture as a whole. This is a collector’s item you’ll cherish for years to come.

Calling all foodies! Started by siblings in a London food stall, the now cult-favorite BAO restaurants have come a long way from its humble beginnings. This book offers a deep dive into secret recipes from the chefs, like warm steamed buns and slurp-able beef noodles. But it also reflects upon Taiwanese street food culture and inspiration.

If you’re a vinyl lover, this coffee table book will sit perfectly next to your turntable. It focuses on the design, history, and lasting cultural impact that vinyl music has had on society. Written by audio design expert Gideon Schwartz, this book encompasses everything there is to know about analog music.

Frida Kahlo is a markedly admired and influential painter from Mexico whose influence still lives on. This book is an intimate look into the artist’s life. Through a series of drawings and pages from her real diary, this book gives us an insider look into Kahlo’s life.

Sometimes it takes a furry friend to really make a house a home. In her latest addition, Nicole England chronicles 25 gorgeous homes in architecture and design from all over the globe, as well as the pups who live there.

Andy Warhol is one of the leading figures in the Pop Art movement. In fact, his influence is still taught and researched today. From his iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans piece to the Marilyn Diptych, Warhol remains an art giant. Take a look at his most influential pieces in this detailed collection.

See some of the most iconic moments in history brought to life through full-color photo restoration. This is a great gift for history buffs and photographers alike.

Dive into the catalog of one of fashion’s greatest icons. With over 5,000 five-star reviews, it’s no wonder why it’s become a staple coffee table book. This collection stands as a testament to one of the most influential minds behind the Gucci brand: Tom Ford.

From Jason Reynolds’s creative DC rowhouse to Danielle Brooks’s Haitian-inspired Brooklyn townhome, this collection showcases the amazing diversity and joy of the Black family home. It’s an intimate tour into robust design, as well as what home means as a sanctuary.

If you’re looking to bring a little of the outside inside but don’t have a natural green thumb, this guide will give you all the information you need to keep your houseplants healthy.