Decorating with Books (House Beautiful)
by Hearst

	Decorating with Books (House Beautiful)
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Book Description

<b>From <i>House Beautiful </i>comes a worthy addition to any decorator's library--a stylish guide on making books a part of your home décor.</b>
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Opening the pages of a book can instantly carry you off to another world. But did you realize that, open or closed, books can also make your real world--your home--more fabulous? As legendary designer Billy Baldwin pointed out, they're “the best decoration,” capable of bringing incredible warmth, color, and character to a room. From grand bookcases in home libraries to casual stacks artfully arrayed on chairs, <i>House Beautiful </i>presents countless eye-catching ideas for displaying and arranging your hardcovers, paperbacks, encyclopedias, and even valuable first editions. Useful tips shed light on how to organize a large collection; situate bookcases in the room for the best effect; and make the most of books' appealing visual and tactile qualities. From traditional interpretations to contemporary visions--such as putting a book on a pedestal as an <i>objet d'art</i>--these concepts write a new page in design.
<i>A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.</i>

Reader Reviews

I loved reading and looking at the pictures in this book! I have a lot of books (and dust-catchers) so needed some ideas on placement. This book shows many different ideas in many different types of settings....living room/dining room/family room/study. It really gave me the courage to try some different things! Also, I saw some books I just MUST have.

D. Jones