Eight coffee table books about architecture to spruce up your home décor

Flex or feign your architectural prowess by having these reads on display.

By Jessica G. Lynch
Perhaps, with the exception of artwork, coffee table books are unrivalled when it comes to homewares that ooze character and offer escapism.
Perfect for idle afternoons spent on the couch - cuppa joe in hand - a casual flip-through of one of these babies never goes astray in our books.
And what better delightfully meta-addition to your home is there than a coffee table book about architecture?
From classics like anything from the Slim Aarons' catalogue to reads about curious hostels and restaurants by the sea, we've curated an edit of architecture coffee table books to inspire your next vacay accom and elevate your architectural prowess.

Eight architecture coffee table books to shop