Newsflash: Coffee table books aren’t just beautifully designed, top-shelf-ready decor. They tell guests what you’re about before you can say a word. “Coffee table books are one of my favorite decorative accents—they introduce texture [and] tone, and provide an insight into your personality,” Natalie Walton, an interior designer, home stylist, and author, told BAZAAR. “They can be used in multiple spaces—not only on a coffee table, but sideboards, shelves, and stools.”