Bookcases don’t only serve as a fantastic way to organize and store your book collection, but they also can give a great sense of style to a room. There is nothing more that I like than a well styled bookcase – kind of like a great, well-made purse!
This bookcase styled by Hilary Thomas stores stacks of magazines and as a display case for art, ceramics and sculptures.
A mixture of objects, sizes and book direction creates a soothing visual appeal.
These paired bookcases help section off this office. The bookcase serves as additional work space storage providing shelving and space for baskets to conceal papers.
This interesting bookcase contains objects that have all been painted white, vases and books. I love the perfect symmetry created by using built-in bookcases on either side of the fireplace.
This built in bookcase shows off carefully curated pieces while consciously ensuring that each side is equally proportioned.
Some bookcases I styled for a client…
One of my bookcases is packed with books, going in every which direction. I bought my first ibook last week (Bossypants- which gave me a serious laugh). It was easy and convenient to read electronically but I hope the real deals stick around, I’m a book kind of girl.
Image credits: Hilary Thomas for Lonny Magazine (1), Calvin Tsao for Elle Decor (2), Deb Nelson for House and Home (3), S.R. Gambrel (4 & 5), Suzanne Kasler (6), and Emily Henderson (7).
{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }
Part of me wants to live with no shelves and just no clutter and the other part wants shelves styled by you!
pve
Books will soon be objects of art too so we all should start collecting now.
I love a well styled bookshelf and it is no easy task to get it right. I think you did it Just RIGHT!!! Kathysue
I want to like eBooks but I just love holding a book and turning the pages. I adore the feeling of accomplishment when you turn that last page and savor the end of the story. Really digging these stylings! Great ideas in here!
Not an easy task to make your shelves look good. My husband collects books and they aren’t always the most stylish looking books. I wish I had a false front on my shelves so that I could hide the unattractive books behind.
I have so many books that they are everywhere including my bookshelves. I would love a Kindle though!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Be sure to enter my exciting Giveaway from the Artisans at Novica! Last day!
Books make a home! I need them in my life (the real deal) and just like you, I love styling book shelves! But of course your styling is better than mine! No surprise there.
Hope you are enjoying the sun my friend!
Mon
Laura-
As usual —love the post!!..please come to Richmond and do my bookcases!!!
need some fresh eyes here!
xx
Hope you are having a great summer!
sunny
I am so glad you did this post. I’ve been restyling my shelves lately (simplifying) and needed the inspiration! I love the way my family room shelves look now, but I have the daunting floor to ceiling library shelves to tackle next!
As I’m sure you know, I’m a book girl, too. The trouble is…what to do with all the paperbacks I want to keep to refer to later or loan to a friend, but don’t look so hot on my shelves. I’ve tried baskets, but they are overflowing the baskets. Not loving the way they look on my shelves, but I have so dang many. Any fresh ideas?
I’m going to pin some of these fabulous images…especially the one you styled!
Xo,
Linsey
I NEVER know what to do with magazines… I wish mine looked as pretty as that first pic!
Gorgeously styled!
I love the shelves you styled for your client. It looks like it was not forced and collected over-time. Great job!
xo,
cristin
I love a well styled bookcase! Love the one you did for your client.
I definitely agree with you, bookcases is a great piece of decoration around the house. We only need to be more creative and know where to position it. I love the bookcases you post here.