A dining room where books and bookcases are used to decorate walls. Accessories, vases, decorative items and books are all placed on the shelves to create an entertaining pattern. Decorative molding on cabinets and chartreuse green Chippendale chairs provide additional visual interest. Photo of Jonathan Adler designed interior courtesy of Jonathan Adler (above)
Got the idea for this post on books as decor from my good friend AT…who lives in London. While there, I was fretting on what my next post would be about.
Without a thought, easily AT glanced at a little arrangement in her living room and said in her Southern accent (with a slight British lilt to the voice too because she has been there for two years), “Do a post on books.” On books? “Yes, on books and how to use them as part of decor”.
Not only are books good for the mind and soul you will see…but they also are wonderful for making any space feel lived in, warm, smart and cozy.
Also, no snobbery here on what type of books…may your preference be fiction, non-fiction, classics or contemporary literature, photography or art books…any good book will do the trick.
Good idea for a post AT…so here goes.
Home office/library features a a classic dark wood pedestal table, red leather chairs and dark wood built-in bookcases Shelving provides a home to several books which are strategically placed and positioned to create an interesting design. Photo by Joe Schmelzer (above)
A classic home library features built-in wood bookshelves that even surround a doorway. A white nailhead trim wing chair, ottoman and crystal chandelier near the french doors make for a wonderful reading space. Designer: M Design. Photo courtesy of M Design Interiors, Inc. (above)
A bookcase is built-in next to a fireplace in a comfortable bedroom. Designer: M Design. Photo courtesy of M Design Interiors, Inc. (above)
AT is resourceful with decorating with books in her London flat. She uses a wooden stepping stool as a miniature bookshelf set inside of a fireplace mantel in the apartment living room. Photo by Coco of Cococozy (above)
P.S. Did I mention that books are good for reading too?!?
