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From my first apartment at age 20, I decided to invest in several coffee table books. First, they add color and texture to a room. In addition, they can highlight your hobbies, interests, etc. Today, I wanted to share a roundup of the best coffee table books, separated by color.
You are reading: Blue coffee table books
After all, it’s fun to organize books by tone within a space. There are also a variety of ways to design coffee table books. Beyond placing them on tables, shelves, mantelpieces, and accent tables, I learned a few tricks of the trade from Amelia on how to style them.
Styling Coffee Table Books Tips
Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to learn home styling tips and tricks. little tricks, so to speak, that take your space from drab to glamorous. From working with aimée mazzenga during our recent photo shoots to collaborating with amelia on the designs of our various spaces, I’ve rounded up some fun tips I wanted to share with you below:
buy used & second hand books
Hardcover options can cost you between $55 and $100 per book. looking for an affordable solution? stop by your nearest thrift store or salvation army. They have a lot of reasonably priced coffee table books for sale.
Shop Independent Sellers
Now, more than ever, independent booksellers need our support. Throughout this post, I’ve interspersed books from small shops where possible. plus, i created a bookstore page for almost every book featured in this post! If you’re not already familiar, bookshop.org is an amazing online bookstore that focuses on independent bookstores.
Cover Books with Colorful + Decorative Papers
another option? Wrap used books (or your own) in colorful, decorative paper. this will give the space a cohesive look. Plus, it saves you a lot of money! i especially love the way katie kime used this trick at her boutique in austin. so cute and the perfect way to make use of old books you have that could be in less than stellar condition. Also, a great idea for old textbooks!
Turn the Books Around
one of my favorite tips from amelia is to just turn books around, especially if the covers don’t match the look of a room. I love this quick tip that helps create a streamlined look.
The Best Coffee Table Books
I love the way coffee table books offer you an escape from the world, especially during the pandemic. Open the pages of a travel book and you will immediately be transported to the beaches of Ibiza or the murals of Portugal. some of my personal favorites include lilly pulitzer and liketoknow.it, they spark great memories!
I have selected the books below that are sure to inspire and add beauty to your home decor and bookshelves for years to come.
white + neutral
Perhaps the most popular coffee table books are whites and neutrals as they tend to blend in with any space. Below I’ve featured several of my favorite books for adding crisp whites and neutrals to a room.
blue
some of my favorite tabletop books are in the blue category. Since our family room and kitchen are blue, we incorporated lots of blue coffee table books into the space.
yellow
Bright and cheerful, yellow books add a striking pop of color to your home. I especially love the way the yellow adds warmth, and they especially complement the brass and gold accents.
red
There is something so special about the color red. it’s fierce, sexy and subtle at the same time. These books will definitely get the attention they deserve in your home!
green
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I love a lot of the green books that appear on the scroll. in fact, some of my favorite books fall into this color scheme, especially this book on dominoes. It’s so pretty and our living room looks amazing.
pink
oh how I love the color pink! I swear I could fill our entire house with wallpaper and paint of the color. luckily bob and amelia would stop me haha. there are so many great coffee table books in pink. I’ve selected some of my favorites below.
orange
orange are you happy? how fun are these options below? They’ll brighten up your home and add a dose of fun color to any space. I always believe that orange lifts the mood and the spirit. I’m a fan!
black
Classic and timeless, you can’t go wrong with a deluxe black book. there are countless options on the market, but I put together a mix of fashion, design, and travel books.
purple
purple is the ultimate majestic and elegant color. I chose a mix of bold lilac and purple books to add to your collection.
metallic
from rose gold to gold, silver to bronze, I love adding metallic accents in our home. add a touch of sparkle and shine with these beautiful books below.
what are the best coffee table books in your house?
What are some of your favorite coffee table books? Leave a comment below and let me know some options we should consider.
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