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there's nothing like a good read...

  • Mar 23, 2017
  • 1 min read

Even with advancing technologies, most of us still have books - whether it be for personal enjoyment, as a coffee table feature, from a collectors perspective or retention of family heirlooms. Books are tactile and works of art in themselves.

So if they are a necessary or loved item in your home, consider how they could be displayed in a way over and above the norm. Here are some ideas and inspiration.

Group books by colour for visual impact and to give an organised or structured appearance.

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  • Books by Colour
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Give your vintage collectible books authenticity by displaying them with similar aged or antique items. Feature and protect them within a glass dome.

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  • Books Vintage Display
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Create a neutral vignette by removing covers (not of your favourites of course!) and bundling them with raffia or twine, wrap the cover with a natural or plain paper or turn your books around - showing the pages instead of the spines.

  • Books Neutral
  • Books in a small display group
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Use your old books for a new purpose - funky shelving or create an artistic, sculptural display.

  • Books as Display Shelves
  • Books arty display
  • Books hanging sculpture

Given the organic nature of books, grouping them with flowers or plants is perfect match.

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  • Books & Flowers

Get creative! Check out this D.I.Y book shelf idea - it's simple, useful and visually effective.


 
 
 

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