Coffee Table Books to Inspire your Interior Design
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I don’t collect many things, but one of the things I do collect is books. (I also collect shells, but that’s for another post.) I like to add a few hardcover books to my collection each year. They are a tremendous source of inspiration for me. Not to mention, they make the best decor!
In today’s post, I’m highlighting some of my favorite design coffee table books. The ones with the beautiful spines that will look amazing on your shelves and coffee tables. The ones that will inspire you for days. The ones that you will pick up again and again. The ones that actually teach you something.

Design Coffee Table Books You’ll love
Grab yourself a cup of coffee and get snuggly. These design coffee table books are listed in random order, not in order of popularity. And yes, I realize beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that interior style is so subjective. But I do hope that you find one here that moves you!
1. Made for Living
If money was no object and I wanted to hire a designer, I would speed-dial Amber Lewis. Sometimes it’s hard to describe your individual decorating style because it’s a mix of many things. Amber Lewis’ style is a mix of things.
2. Architectural Digest
There is not much to say here because
3. Live Beautiful
A look into the homes and friends’ homes of Athena Calderone, the creator of EyeSwoon. She has a way of breaking down design choices that make them easy to digest. And the photography by Nicole Franzen is top-notch.
4. Home By the Sea & Style
Natalie Walton has a fantastic collection of design books, and I can’t choose just one. Beautifully written and photographed,
5. Pacific Natural at Home
I love Jenni Kayne, even though my style is different from hers. I take inspiration from her carefree California interiors and entertaining style. You’ll find both in
6. BiblioStyle
A design coffee table
7. Establishing Home
Finally!
8. Down to Earth
Lauren Liess is another one of my favorite designers, and her
9. The Well-Loved House
Ashley Whittaker’s designs are bold and beautiful but surprisingly livable. And she shows you how to strike this balance
10. Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome
This
11. The New Southern Style
Alyssa Rosenheck is one of my favorite interior photographers. We read these beautiful home magazines and never think about who is taking the photos that are inspiring us so much. Many times, it’s Alyssa Rosenheck.
12. Nora Murphy’s Country House Style
13. Remodelista in Maine
14. The Maine House
More Maine! Maura McEvoy is a talented photographer, and she has a captivating way of capturing interiors. None of the homes featured in
15. Beautiful – All-American Decorating and Timeless Style
Mark D. Sikes is a famous interior designer known for his All-American, traditional style. He kind of reminds me of Ralph Lauren.
16. Travel Home
17. Curate
18. Minimalista
One of my
19. At Home: Evocative & Art-Forward Interiors
20. Eat Drink Nap
The eye-catching spine alone is enough to make you want
21. Summer to Summer

22. Emily Henderson Styled
Emily Henderson is captivating in this book. It’s like a cozy chat with a friend who’s a pro at turning spaces into havens. She has a way of putting things that make you feel like you’re talking to your best friend. I love all the design tips in this book.
23. Terrain: Ideas and Inspiration for Decorating the Home & Garden
Packed with creative vibes, this book is a treasure trove of decorating wisdom for both home and garden. From chic interiors to outdoor retreats, it’s got the scoop on making every corner Pinterest-worthy. Grab a cuppa, flip through the pages, and get ready for a serious dose of inspiration.
24. Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces you Never want to Leave
This book is a game-changer for home lovers. From nifty decor tips to finding your style groove, Jo’s got us covered. It’s not just about making a house pretty; it’s about creating a space that screams “you.”