The kindle, the ipad, gotta love it, and gotta have one, but, no matter what, I still love books! And there is something about finding books in a home that tells you something about the owners…it tells you about their interests, that there is thought and contemplation that happens in that home, and times of quiet and individual entertainment. They say that these people love a written word and to be transported to another place and time. Yes, I will own an ipad…AND I will still have my books!- change it up a bit, change the stacking direction, some horizontal, some vertical
- keep the size dimensions in the same piles, or largest to smallest
- display your favorite finds, art, photos etc inbetween to add visual interest
- paint or add wallpaper to the back of the bookshelf
- display collections grouped together in odd numbers…3’s and 5’s etc
- highlight favorite objects with spotlights
- hang a painting over the front of the bookcases and add a art light
- don’t line books up perfectly and have everything completely symmetrical, it’s more inviting to actually pick up a book if you aren’t afraid of messing up a display
There are many other tips and tricks from many different sources. But my best advice is to experiment. Check out the video below for some inspiration and beautiful ideas.
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Thanks Irene! This is exactly my next step for the new digs! You’re always right on in moving me along in the design world….books still sitting sad and alone in boxes screaming to get out while I try to decide how to manage them all!
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Wow, we must be on the same wavelength… I recently posted about styling bookshelves too:
http://simplifiedbee.blogspot.com/2010/05/tips-on-styling-bookcase-like-interior.html
xo,
cristin
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