I’m all for technology but I reallllly hope everyone continues buying books, records, DVD’s, etc. There’s nothing like scoping out people’s shelves for insight.
For more shelf styling inspiration check out this how-to-bookshelf-tutorial.
p.s. I read Tina Fey’s ‘Bossypants‘ Sunday. It’s funny. Definitely recommend for a 5+ hour flight. And on that note, what book should I dive into next?
Photos: Song of Style and various home post
43 comments
Love this post ! The first room is beautiful and I love the third from the bottom with the little crowns on the books !
xxLily
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so inspirational love it!
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gosh i love this!! must buy lots of books asap!
much love from hollywood ca
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shea marie
Oh…that interior is great! Love all the books/shelves! Nothing like holding and reading a great book!
XO Carrie
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my house is and will always be filled with books, despite my addiction to my kindle and other technological toys. One thing I’ve never understood though is putting the books sideways on the shelves… As for a good read, I highly recomnend A Fraction of the Whole. I’m in the middle of it right now and am loving it. Bossy Pants is next on my list!
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the styling in the 1st room is amazing; from the pillows to the ottomans, to the chandelier.
i also love the 4th room. the books are colorful and bright, which match the lightness of the room.
thanks for the post!
jenny
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I love the bookshelves! And the incorporation of the books/knickknacks.
love this inspo post ^^ x
Best.Post.Ever. I really want to have myself a library someday. Just a room filled with lots of lovely books. x
oh love this!
xoxo
G.
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loving this book self inspiration!
I love buying cd’s, books and everything. It gives me a great feeling 🙂
these libraries are stunning, i love the idea of the shelves wrapping the room.
great post,
Annina
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Have you read Just Kids by Patti Smith.
A must read that is equal parts fascinating and beautifully written.
I also recommend anything written by Micheal Ondaatje – the Canadian author who wrote the english patient. His books are wonderfully entralling reads.
i LOVE huge bookshelves! nice photos
I have an old primary school bookshelf [don’t ask me about moving complications!] and it’s HUGE! I need some inspo like this post to ‘style it right’…..I also need to buy more books. My Enid Blyton collection hardly stacks up to the weightier fashion/literary tomes.
lovin the color coordinated one!
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I love Bookshelves.
Such Gorgeous!
♥
Pearl
I love bookshelves and collecting pictures of them for inspiration just in case I have an extra space to create my own library one day. Thanks for adding to the stash!
Such a stunning space! I hope I have a HUGE library full of books in my house one day. Or some really amazing book shelves.
xxx
I work for an amazing Santa Monica art and design Bookstore (Hennessey + Ingalls)We managed to survive the recession, which was difficult for a indie bookstore let alone and indie/ specialty bookstore! Books are so important and special. People seem to be slowly forgetting just how wonderful they actually are! This is such a great post! Visually inspirational and a friendly way of reminding people not to forget books.
I love book shelfs it makes a room cozy! love the 2nd and 3th pic!!
how lovely! I think i need a whole bookshelf just for my collection of magazines!!
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xx
I share the same sentiments as you! It is sad to see that books wiped out due to the cooler gadgets created by technology.
xoxo
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wow this is so beautiful, wall to wall books would be my dream home
how are these shelves not caving in?
Bright Green Laces
bookshelf styling really is an art, isn’t it? these are beautiful examples!!
january, x
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“The Tiger’s Wife” is a great plane read and “A Visit from the Goon Squad” is a great read too.
If you haven’t read any of Emily Giffin’s books, I highly recommend them! They are easy to read “chic-lit”.
-Emmy
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Great inspiration!
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lovely! i love using books as decor
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I can’t get enough of buying books either! Even though I have a kindle, I still love venturing to the book store and going through all of the titles. Definitely read The Help next- it’s amazing! xoxo Marissa
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There’s something addicting about a bookshelf crammed with odds and ends. Like a little museum.
love!
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The only one I like is the 4th picture. It really creates a unique vibe. Everything else is a little too cluttered for my taste.
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Great post! Oh how I love books, I always have mine on display. I love checking out other peoples book shelves. It’s got be inspired now.
🙂
Caroline
very cool, i might do something like that with my magazins!
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the first picture looks absolutely terrific to me. i love the use of the colour green in this room. Full of charm <3
I love pics you posted here. And I love buying books almost as much as I love buying shoes:)
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Cool Shelves, lots of taste!
this reminds me of belle’s library from beauty and the beast. way more interesting than wallpaper.
if you want to dive into humour, do the Chelsea Handlers books (starting with Are You There Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea).
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Just discovered your blog, it’s fabulous! I would definitely recommend reading The Art of Racing in The Rain by Garth Stein. A favorite of mine.
Obsessed with these bookshelves. Had a nasty argument with someone the other day about the kindle vs real books. There’s nothing like looking at your books displayed so perfectley or turning a page.
Faves right now:
1. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
2. What I Know Now, Letters to my Former Self
3. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
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