Sunday, May 13, 2012

Book Displays for All

So we've all seen and lusted over those beautifully styled bookcases that are all over the blogosphere and Pinterest


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 but what about those of us who have book collections but don't have book cases to store and display them?  I'm facing this very situation in my not-ready-to-revealed family room at Project Dollhouse, and I plan to use a big round table as a makeshift library.


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I like this option because the books are easily accessible and make a stylish display.


Rather than a floral piece in the center of the table, I'll use a big lamp. A few chairs will flank the table to make it even more functional.

I like how these books are stacked and styled with the horse bookends.  This option would be pretty easy to create on top of a mantel, console table or chest of drawers.

A gorgeous etagere like this is a great alternative to built-in bookcases.  

Even a little bar cart can function as a portable library.  Brilliant!

How do you display your books?

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17 comments:

  1. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeMay 14, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    I like the idea of stacking books decoratively and have done so in several spots at my house. My problem is that we have hundreds of books still boxed up. A library with built-ins is in the early stages at my house but it looks like a long way off until I have the bookcases done.Maybe we are just weird for having so many books!

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  2. amber wallaceMay 14, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    How fun! I love the round table idea for the library. Cannot wait to see the finished up room.

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  3. jeanette from everton terraceMay 14, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I just love that bar cart idea!!
    I do have a bookshelf and it's a hot mess. I rearrange it all the time and still don't feel like it's right.

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  4. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorMay 14, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I've got books coming out of my ears. So I'm always looking for new ways to display them. Love the bar cart!! Thanks for all the great inspiration pics.

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  5. UnknownMay 14, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    How funny, I was just packing my books when I decided to seat and blog. The bar cart is simply adorable with books.

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  6. michelle@decorandthedogMay 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I don't have a ton but I keep the ones I do have in our office built ins!

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  7. Vanessa@decor happyMay 14, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love the bar cart idea! I'm a magazine junkie, not really a book reader (I dropped out of my book club because I never finished reading any of the books!) I have magazines piled all over the house - on shelves, tables, the floor...

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  8. Taylor GreenwaltMay 14, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Great ideas. I love the bar cart and the amazing gold shelve. I am a magazine junkie and have them piled up every where. I need to do something with them...

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  9. Splendid SassMay 15, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    I love using a table, and the Oscar de la Renta table is my all time favorite! Just gorgeous.
    The images you have chose are gorgeous, Kim! Hope you get to click a few pictures!
    Happy Tuesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  10. casey at loft and cottageMay 15, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Love a library table if you have room for it. Beautiful!

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  11. Jamie and Vashti @ Like Me SomeMay 15, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Love the pics! Love your blog!

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  12. Stacy CUrranMay 15, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I LOVE these!! The first has been a long time favorite of mine, but I really, really love the rest as well (hadn't seen them). Thanks for the great post!
    Stacy

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  13. Hyphen InteriorsMay 15, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I love all of these. What an interesting idea with the round table! I have some shelves over a built in desk, via an IKEA expedit and one day we'll have built-ins in the office again.

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  14. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMay 15, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    What great ideas Kim! I just experimented the other day with stacking books and taking jackets off. I dream of a floor to ceiling wall of books!

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  15. Maria MatiopoulouMay 16, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Lovely images! I love the one with the bar cart and the books! So unique and stylish!

    Have a lovely day
    Maria
    http://www.unidentifiedlifestyle.com

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  16. baju muslimMay 17, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..

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  17. FranMay 22, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Great post!! I love the idea of stacking books and things (bowls, plates, mementos, plants, pictures) on a bookshelf. My latest obsession is to have a floor to ceiling bookshelf (flanking one wall)) in our future dining room (kind of like Katie Lee Joel's dining room featured in Domino) so I can stack all sorts of things on the shelves!!

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I'd love to hear your thoughts!