The Coffee Table Edit: Book And Candle Pairings That Instantly Elevate Your Space

Scrolling on socials, you’ll come across beautiful coffee tables styled with candles and books that look effortlessly put together.

The truth? They take time and curation, but the result? Well worth it, as the right pairing can instantly shift a room’s mood.

Consider this your GRAZIA guide to coffee table books and luxury candles to elevate your living space with selections that celebrate the culture, destinations and design in the region.

How Designers Style the Perfect Coffee Table

According to Reem Ghanem, Design Manager at Indigo Living, the secret to a beautifully styled coffee table lies in thoughtful restraint.

“A well-styled coffee table should feel intentional and connected to the overall interior,” she explains. “It helps to begin with a base element that anchors the composition, this could be a tray, a stack of coffee table books or a sculptural object. From there, build a small arrangement around it rather than scattering pieces across the surface.”

Limiting the styling to two or three carefully chosen objects helps maintain a sense of refinement. “Varying heights, shapes and textures add visual interest. For example, pairing a stack of books with a taller candle or decorative object,” she says. “Equally important is allowing negative space so the surface can breathe. The empty areas highlight the objects and keep the arrangement calm and balanced.”

Coffee table books themselves also play a narrative role in interiors. “They bring structure and layering to a space while introducing colour and visual depth,” Ghanem adds. “At the same time, they tell a story, books related to art, architecture, travel, or fashion subtly reflect the personality of the home and often become natural conversation starters.”

For the Dubai Obsessive

Pair Dubai Wonder by Assouline with the Byredo Tree House Candle.Result: A coffee table that channels the energy of the city , bold, polished and unmistakably Dubai.

Shop the pairingBook: Assouline.comCandle: ounass.ae

For the Host Who Always Serves Coffee

Pair Saudi Coffee: The Culture of Hospitality by Assouline with the Diptyque Ambre Candle.Result: A warm, welcoming coffee table vignette that subtly nods to the region’s coffee rituals and hospitality.

Shop the pairingBook: Assouline.comCandle: diptyqueparis.com

For the One Who Lives for Regional Style

Pair Under the Abaya: Street Style from Saudi Arabia by Mariam Mossalli with the Replica Lazy Sunday Morning candle. Result: A fashion-forward coffee table moment that celebrates the creativity and individuality of regional style.

Shop the pairingBook: amazon.aeCandle: maisonmargiela.ae

For the Quiet Luxury Home

Pair The Living Room with the Le Labo Santal 26 Candle.Result: A calm, arrangement that reflects thoughtful design and understated luxury.

Shop the pairing

Book: virginmegastore.ae

Candle: Bloomingdales.ae