How to use books for decor

This is a super simple secret for decorating shelves or bookcases. I have used this method many times and love the results!

9 Charming Ways To Decorate With Books In Your Home

Polly Florence

DIY decorative book covers that are simple and easy to make in just minutes. Step-by-step instructions and supply list.

If you're just lining up your books alphabetically on metal shelving units, you're missing out on a great decorating opportunity. A well-styled bookcase pairs functionality with aesthetics, letting your books become part of the decor and an expression of your personal style. With a selective arrangement of books, collectibles, and objects of art, you can create a tableau that’s both practical and beautiful. Try these styling tips to give a boring bookcase a sophisticated makeover.

DIY ideas for decorating with books

Don’t have shelves to use? Consider these decorative and convenient book storage alternatives and you'll finally know how to store books without a bookshelf!

Welcome to the first official post of summer! Here in the South, the days are now wonderfully long, it's much too hot for coffee, and the humidity gives everyone's hair a life of its own. I love every single minute of it! My bookshelves have been the same for a good while, except for a tweak here and there, and I'm thinking of making some changes. Before I do, I thought I'd show you how they are currently styled and share some of my favorite styling tips and ideas. We have dark built-ins on…

As always, we are fond of every type of aesthetic, but we are especially drawn to places and spaces with a little age and a little whimsy. Whether your styling your living room, library, office (or any room), books are a great way to add depth - but VINTAGE books are a sure fire way to add a bit more soul. via mydomaine.com We love the way vintage books create an olde world feel, and when mixed with contemporary books and decor it creates a unique and soulful aesthetic. Feel free to get c

When I was growing up, my family’s living room bookshelf was full of my parents’ law books. It wasn’t until I developed my own style that I realized I don’t have to stock my shelves like attorneys—and my bookshelves no longer have to be boringEven though I’m a literary buff, bookshelf trends have helped me see that shelves don’t always have to be exclusively for books, either. Looking to upgrade your own bookshelf game?