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I admit I have a problem
I love books
classic literature - diy - art and design
gardening, craft, photography, travel and
cook books
to name a few....
I love antique books
and fine leather bound books
I love how they look
and I love to read and pour through them
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Compounding this problem is the fact that I married a bibliophile
and his collection rivals, if not surpasses, my own
if you are a lover of books
you may, like me, be looking for ways to incorporate them
into your home decor
in a beautiful and functional way
you may, like me, be looking for ways to incorporate them
into your home decor
in a beautiful and functional way
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here are some ideas on how to display books -
whether a few or a library
when you simply cannot bear to be without them
when you simply cannot bear to be without them
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these window surrounding shelves can be added to nearly any room,
with just the barest loss of floor space -
and a whole world of storage and function at your fingertips
the added bonus in surrounding a window with bookshelves
is the easy addition of a cozy window seat to curl up on
with just the barest loss of floor space -
and a whole world of storage and function at your fingertips
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is the easy addition of a cozy window seat to curl up on
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so this photo is more realistic, right?
messy looking, no rhyme or reason to the books
but even then, there is a certain warmth and charm ...
its homey...
messy looking, no rhyme or reason to the books
but even then, there is a certain warmth and charm ...
its homey...
if you have those few small feet between the windows and the walls
put them to work
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or create bookshelves to flank your bed, making an interesting focal wall
and an even more interesting headboard
and an even more interesting headboard
and always leave a little space to display your treasures
LOVE this black painted bookcase
in fact I love this whole room - so inviting and cozy
I'd definitely want to curl up with a book in here
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if you think of the built in bookcase wall as simply a wall
you can treat it as such - and hang some art
I have always been a fan of hanging art on a bookcase
you can treat it as such - and hang some art
I have always been a fan of hanging art on a bookcase
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or mirrors for that matter
I'm also a fan of bookcases built around an alcove
for a sofa or a bed
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or flanking a fireplace
(obviously a designers hand at work here, the books are all color coordinated...:)
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using a bookcase as a room divider - great idea
picture these beautiful bookcases filled with books
and with the glass doors -
dust free
now this I adore
turn any door into a bookshelf!
smacks of hidden passage ways -
did I mention I love a good mystery?
and speaking of good mysteries
did I mention my friend Kristine is an author?
she has launched a blog site featuring her newest character from her
new book - complete with recipes and sage advice
and mystery
please stop by for information about her new book
and her recipe for mango slaw - which looks delicious and is good for you too!
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a bookcase doesn't have to be large to be useful
I love this little inset bookcase
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with a flick of the wrist these bookcases disappear behind a curtained wall
along with the clutter of books in them
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but in the absence of curtains, there are ways to make bookshelves and books
look good - putting like colors together in sections
or - if you are truly anal you can limit your book purchases to only those of a particular color
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such as black and navy blue - depending, of course, on the color of your decor
okay - not THAT crazy - yet....
but I have to admit it does look good.....
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contrasting paint on the back wall of bookcases tends to make
everything in them, stand out
no matter the room
it is enhanced by books and bookshelves
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in my job, I get to see inside a lot of homes
and I'm always amazed when there are no books in evidence
(obviously my addiction isn't shared by everyone)
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books warm a room
they create interest
they are comforting to have around
books are beautiful
at least I think so....
what do you think?
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