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Summer is in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time to revamp your home or pick up a new hobby. Coffee table books are a simple way to light up your creative side and bring elevated charm to any room. To spark your inspiration, we’ve compiled a curated catalog of titles inspired by Jenni Kayne‘s own impressive collection and her chic California abode. This month, treat yourself to a new tome for your home such as Kristen Caissie‘s tabletop inspiration or Athena Calderone‘s guide to thoughtful design. Read on for the Artful Living Book Club 14 must-have coffee table books for stylish spaces.
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Pacific Natural
Tastemaker Jenni Kayne illustrates her world with personal anecdotes, wholesome recipes and seasonal decor ideas to channel the natural California lifestyle.
Photography provided by Rizzoli
Richard Diebenkorn: A Retrospective
A gorgeous spark of color and interest for any coffee table, this volume shares a stunning assemblage of the revered California artist’s drawings, paintings and prints.
Photography provided by Thames & Hudson
Vincent Van Duysen: Complete Works
Showcasing the full collection of the Belgian architect’s most celebrated work, this tome highlights his refined yet robust palette and mastery of light, shape and texture.
Photography provided by Cereal
These Islands: A Portrait of the British Isles
The first hardcover book from travel and style magazine Cereal weaves stunning landscape imagery with powerful poetry and prose for a delightful reading experience.
Photography provided by Rizzoli
Interiors: Atelier AM
Alexandra and Michael Misczynski
This assortment of Atelier AM‘s most impressive residences showcases the firm’s ability to pair ancient pieces with modern elements to create spaces full of sensory wonder.
Photography provided by Steidl
Ed Ruscha: Then & Now, Hollywood Boulevard 1973–2004
Then & Now explores the passage of time by juxtaposing side-by-side comparisons of Ed Ruscha’s iconic Los Angeles photography from 1973 with panoramas taken in 2004.
Photography provided by Lannoo Publishers
Piet Boon Studio
The celebrated Dutch design studio showcases its latest and greatest international projects in this impressive compilation of global luxury.
Photography provided by Rizzoli
Pacific Natural At Home
Jenni Kayne’s second book focuses on home, capturing the essence of West Coast interiors with tips to enhance your individual style and curate meaningful details.
Photography provided by David Zwirner Books
Raymond Pettibon: To Wit
This unique oeuvre showcases artist Raymond Pettibon’s signature mix of bold lines, comic-like style and social commentary with thought-provoking prose and insights.
Photography provided by Rizzoli
Arranging Things
The magic touch of master designer Colin King shines in this tome that explores his deeply personal process and outlines how to give objects a new, purposeful life in any space.
Photography provided by Rizzoli
Eight Homes: Clements Design
Clements Design’s debut book immerses readers into its exceptional portfolio in eight outstanding homes while highlighting the celebrity clients who live in them.
Photography provided by Flammarion
Axel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors
This tome details how the famous collector gives new life to exquisite antiques from around the world in modern homes, filling each page with variety and awe.
Photography provided by Rizzoli
Gathering: Setting the Natural Table
Perfect for the ultimate host, this gorgeous volume showcases stunning tablescapes created with thoughtfulness for every season and setting.
Photography provided by Abrams Books
Live Beautiful
Athena Calderone’s inspired showpiece compiles practical design insights from her international network of creatives to reveal how carefully crafted interiors come together.
