Whenever I worry that I have too many books, I remind myself that there are still lots of ‘dead’ spaces that are wasted in a house, when they could contain perfectly adequate shelves and books. Here are some eloquent examples.
Around the windows, for example. From This Photographer’s Life.
Under and along the staircase. From OakelyMoore.com
Around door frames. From Marymadethis.blogspot.com
This works even if you have grander doors. From Elle Decor.
Oddly-shaped corners around windows and French doors. From ItalianBark.com
Another door surrounding, but this feels like it could be in a hallway too. From nwrugs.com
Oh, these are all such lovely ways to make room for more books, and there could be no higher goal, Marina Sofia! I like the staircase one the best – it’s fantastic – but they’re all beautiful.
Now those are very lovely and creative – I may have to make use of some with all the books coming into the house… We have improvised by putting a bookcase on a small landing half-way up the stairs, but it’s already full – these books do have the habit of taking up whatever space is available. Will have to find another solution…
I visited a house once where they had even put bookshelves up near the ceiling in the powder room! I guess there’s always space if you know where to look.
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I’d plump for the staircase option.
That staircase fits so many in! I think I’ve used all the potential space in my little flat but you never know… I’m off to hunt out unused corners!
Oh, these are all such lovely ways to make room for more books, and there could be no higher goal, Marina Sofia! I like the staircase one the best – it’s fantastic – but they’re all beautiful.
Now those are very lovely and creative – I may have to make use of some with all the books coming into the house… We have improvised by putting a bookcase on a small landing half-way up the stairs, but it’s already full – these books do have the habit of taking up whatever space is available. Will have to find another solution…
I visited a house once where they had even put bookshelves up near the ceiling in the powder room! I guess there’s always space if you know where to look.
So you’d have to climb up on the toilet seat to reach those?
Ha, I think maybe it was for storage/show?
Oh I love book staircases, so gorgeous and irresistible. Lovely blog 😊
Yes, the staircase ones are really good. I don’t have a staircase in my apartment so I guess it wouldn’t work for me!