#4 Books * I want you to remember that this is my personal list . . . To each his own, but for me, a space is not complete without a few books.
Or even a lot of books. I love how the sofa is against the bookcase , and then the art adds the pop. This is a interesting space, one that will not be forgotten.
You would be surprised at all the places one can add
bookshelves. In a small home, they are much needed and add so much charm.
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Do you have a " box" of a room , lacking a focal point? This bookcase with the added curtain , is providing the "wow " factor for this space.
I love this look too. Just pile them on a coffee table . . . you can tell a lot about a person by the books they collect. I always notice what others are reading. Are you a book worm too? Where do you keep them? Are they in every room? Inquiring minds want to know . . .
#4 Books * I want you to remember that this is my personal list . . . To each his own, but for me, a space is not complete without a few books.
Or even a lot of books. I love how the sofa is against the bookcase , and then the art adds the pop. This is a interesting space, one that will not be forgotten.
You would be surprised at all the places one can add bookshelves. In a small home, they are much needed and add so much charm..jpg)
Do you have a " box" of a room , lacking a focal point? This bookcase with the added curtain , is providing the "wow " factor for this space.
I love this look too. Just pile them on a coffee table . . . you can tell a lot about a person by the books they collect. I always notice what others are reading. Are you a book worm too? Where do you keep them? Are they in every room? Inquiring minds want to know . . .
Omg, that room with the beige/cream check? Dream room! I gasped! My favorite thing is to see artwork hung in front of bookshelves. Great pictures and inspiration, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love books! They add warmth, color, texture and a peek at those living in the home through their titles. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteLove the beige and cream check with the draped book case as well! just lovely!
ReplyDeleteOne can never have too many books. I agree, an important design element!
ReplyDeleteLove that book wall w/ the curtain!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like leaving books on every table, very casual and inviting. Hoping my guest will feel welcome to open and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you...a room without books seems void of charm to me. They add such warmth and interest. You have posted some beautiful and inspiring images here - thanks.(-:
ReplyDeletebooks would be on my list too. I only have bookshelves in the living room, but the china hutch in the parlor holds a few books lined up with some dishes and other pretties. The photos you selected for this post are a great source of inspiration! Thank you.
ReplyDeletee.v.e.r.y. room!
ReplyDeletethey're everywhere
Hi Vicky,
ReplyDeleteI love using books to decorate with and yes, I have books in pretty much every room but my laundry room. I love all of the images that you showed, books just make a room warmer and more personal, don't they!
Hugs, Cindy
I could not agree more my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love books! Yes, they are in every room. I love the picture with the art hanging in front of the bookcase!
ReplyDeleteEveryone in my family is a big reader so the kitchen table usually has several books on it. My kids like to read as they eat! (Not a good habit I know) But NEVER for family dinners! Only when we are eating separately!
(That was probably MORE than you really wanted to know! LOL)
* BOOKS, you say??? B*O*O*K*S???~~~ Wellll, since my collection of design/home/decorating books is multiplying like rabbits (!), and it seems my love of said books has overtaken the "sensible" part of my being, I MUST agree with you, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteJim prefers to buy all his books in paperback, as he reads HIS books when flying, & when finished, leaves it behind for others to read n' enjoy... (BESIDES, they're not "CLASSIC"s like MY books are (ha-ha-ha!)...
Super-dooper pics here, Vicky! ~ loved them all! Note: We're STILL deciding on the built-in bookcases for the study, but they way things are going & more books arrive weekly, I may have to extend those book cases to OTHER spaces as well!!! (BUUUT, it's SOOO FUN!!!)...
Warmest hugs,
Linda in AZ *
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Thanks guys, so good to see you here ms. Linda!
ReplyDeleteI love old books...they are like art work to me. So pretty and can be used in so many ways besides enjoying them to read.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky. I totally agree! Books have so much character and add a lot without being fussy. The first two photos are fabulous. I included books in my response to your signature style challenge. I'm always looking for vintage books at estate sales. :-).
ReplyDeleteSometimes I have to weed the books out but I do keep my favorites. I love the look of all the different spines and hate the trend of covering the books in the same colored paper.
ReplyDeleteWe have a designated "library" in our house where we keep most of the books, but I do really love to have a few in the living room or on my bedside table. Adds that homey lived in comfy feel. I love the photo with the books behind the couch and the curtains. That is very unique.
ReplyDeleteNaz, I HATE that too. I did a "Pet Peeve" post on that last year. I am not up for tearing the cover off and binding them together either. Leave Books alone!!!
ReplyDeleteOK, this might be my most favorite of all your posts (except maybe the one featuring my kitchen - haha). Seriously, I love books. My next house must-must-must have a library. hugs-s
ReplyDeleteI agree books in every room! Every shape and size but especially old ones.
ReplyDeleteI simply adore that last photo. I could easily live in that space. I'm dragging it to my inspiration file.
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Very inspiring photos, Ms Vicky. I have three rooms that house my books. (Family Room, Den, and Craftsroom.) My biggest dilemma is what I should do with my magazines (namely decor and fashion) as I do have my favourite issues and just hate to part with. Any suggetions besides storing them in boxex or cupboards.
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Brenda, I have started tearing out the pages that I want to keep and filing them. I then toss the rest. But this may take me months, as I want to keep them too...
ReplyDeleteWhen company comes all they usually see are the coffee table books. I hide the piles of magazines and books under the sofa. Reason #1 to have a piece or two of furniture in a room with a skirt.
ReplyDeleteWe can not live without our books. Our home is without a nice bookcase so we hid them everywhere. Thankfully I have a large office closet.