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7 ingenious ways to display your books

Because your favourite reads deserve prime real estate.
By Alexandra Gater
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.




7 ingenious ways to display your books

Around a doorframe

This home maximizes space with a built-in bookshelf that wraps around its entryway.




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7 ingenious ways to display your booksPhoto, Hus & Hem.

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.




7 ingenious ways to display your books

In a stack

Vertical-spine bookshelves look great piled high with books. Get the look with this CB2 bookcase.




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7 ingenious ways to display your booksPhoto, Roberto Caruso

On a scale

Talk about a balancing act! This handmade bookshelf meshes design and practicality perfectly. Balance bookshelf, $284, Etsy.




7 ingenious ways to display your books

Atop your desk

Small space? No problem. Invest in double-duty furniture like this desk-and-bookshelf combo. Bookshelf desk, $549, CB2.


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7 ingenious ways to display your books

In crates

This simple DIY by Caroline Burkatron of burkatron is simple, stylish and inexpensive. Achieve the look with a few Ikea storage crates.




7 ingenious ways to display your booksCaroline Burkatron

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How to turn a bookcase bureau into an instant office
Three ways to organize a bookshelf
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