7 ingenious ways to display your books
7 new ideas for displaying your books
On a leaning shelf
This piece provides an updated spin on the traditional bookshelf design. (You could also use a ladder.) Leaning wall shelf, $90, Sears.
Around a doorframe
This home maximizes space with a built-in bookshelf that wraps around its entryway.
On a pipe
Even though this surface isn't big enough to display your entire collection, the pipe can hold a few coffeetable books at least. Pipe bookshelf, $49, Etsy.
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In a stack
Vertical-spine bookshelves look great piled high with books. Get the look with this CB2 bookcase.
On a scale
Talk about a balancing act! This handmade bookshelf meshes design and practicality perfectly. Balance bookshelf, $284, Etsy.
Atop your desk
Small space? No problem. Invest in double-duty furniture like this desk-and-bookshelf combo. Bookshelf desk, $549, CB2.
In crates
This simple DIY by Caroline Burkatron of burkatron is simple, stylish and inexpensive. Achieve the look with a few Ikea storage crates.
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Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.
