Seven beautiful ways to display books
Beautiful ways to display books
Stack 'em up
The simplest way to decorate with books is to place them neatly on a coffee table. A stack of oversized books will add height and texture. It’s also a great way to play with colour — display one in the same colour as your throw pillows for cohesiveness; or have them all in the same dramatic shade, such as black; or add a pop of colour by displaying one book in a bright, seasonal hue.
Diagonal dimension
Add some interest to basic book shelves with a few angled shelves. The diagonal lines create a modern design element, and really bring the wall to life.
A cute display
A spine wall shelf is perfect for a kitchen or bedroom where you might have a smaller collection of books to display. Blogger Therese Hagstedt painted a mounted black shelf in a mint green colour, matching the soft, contemporary tone of her room.
Hanging shelf
These Moroccan-inspired modular shelves designed by Younes Duret are self-structuring, self-locking, and require no nails or screws. Hang one on the wall or several for a cool decorative effect.
Ingenius idea
This circular bookshelf design is so visually striking. Designer David Garcia created this shelf to have multiple functions: you can roll it from room to room and it is balanced enough for the reader to step inside and lounge against. It goes without saying that it is probably best suited for a loft or somewhere with a lot of space!
Invisible shelf
Create the most discreet bookshelf ever by using boards painted in the same color as your walls. Place colourful tin boxes alongside books for an interesting, textured display. Declutter tip: Use boxes to store your knick-knacks, photos and stationary.
Be like Bond... James Bond
Use the depth of the door jamb to house a bookshelf and create a secret-passageway vibe. You will have to plan in advance, as your door will have to be at least 8 to 9 inches deep to accommodate the books.
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