8 Ways to Display Books in Your Home When the Bookshelf Gets Too Crowded

Those of us who love to read can't help but continue to buy books even though we have at least two dozen on the shelf at home we haven't read -- and then, we when we do read them, they're almost impossible to part with. Long story short, our poor bookshelves have taken all they can. To avoid having stacks of books scattered around the floor of your home, get a little creative with how to store your beloved tomes -- beyond using them as coasters. Which is also fine.

by Brigitte Carreiro

Aug 9, 2021

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1. Use them as decor

This may seem like a no-brainer, but I love to use my more neutral-colored spines as statement pieces. Style a select few between trendy bookends, for example, and place on a wall shelf. Or, stack a couple hardcovers to create some elevation on your mantel. You'd be surprised just how many places you can incorporate your literature once you think beyond the bookshelf!