As someone who likes less stuff in my house, books are hard to deal with. We seem to have books everywhere. My husband’s a writer and a collector. His father was also a collector of antique books and when he passed away we inherited numerous boxes of beautiful books. But what to do with all of them?
In a small space you need to make hard decisions about what stays and what goes. When it comes to books the same rule applies. Keep what is meaningful and donate the rest.
Here are 5 tips on how to display your books:
Place books on shelves sparingly i.e let the books breathe, don’t pack them in tightly
Sort by size or color
Mix art and other objects in with your books
Place books horizontally and vertically and change the direction with each shelf
Place conversational and coffee table books in easy reach. Remember these books should be used as well as admired.
Enjoy your books!
Michaela
Images via Domino Magazine , Better Homes and Gardens, Ann Sage, Elle Decor, and Pop Sugar
