5 Great Ways To Use Books in Decorating!
by Kathleen Wilson
Description: Tips for using your book collection to decorate your home.
Let's face it, most of us have more books laying
around
our homes than we can count. That's a good thing!
Even
if you are tired of the book clutter, I am going to
show you some great "Budget Decorator" ways to tame
the
mess, and add charm and character to your rooms by
using books as decorating accessories!
1. Books add warmth to a room. Add a stack of books
to a
tabletop, kitchen counter, or fireplace hearth. Use
odd
numbers of books for the best result.
2. Instead of just packing your bookshelves full, try
treating your books as an art form. Leave space
between
stacks of books, stack some vertically and some
horizontally. Place contrasting objects throughout
the
bookcase such as plants, ceramics, collectables, or
framed photos.
3. Use children's books creatively in their rooms
also.
Display their books so they are easily accessible to
encourage reading. Use books, letters, and words as
a
room theme for a child who loves to read...paint or
decoupage onto the wall book covers, the alphabet,
and
words.
4. Find old books from a garage sale and glue them
together in a sturdy stack to make legs for a side
table. Place a round of glass from a discount store
on
top!
5. Don't be afraid to display a favorite book open on
a
tabletop, turned to a favorite passage. Guests in
your
home will get a glimpse into your personality, and
you
will smile every time you stop to read a page!
Books are a wonderful addition to our homes, and
displaying them lovingly is a wonderful example to
our
children. Also a tight budget way to add charm to
any
room!
Kathleen Wilson is the author of "Quick Decorating
Ideas Under $20: The Budget Decorator's Bible" and
editor of the free ezine, The Budget Decorator. Find
more free ideas and info on her book and workshop at
http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com. Click here
to sign up for Kathy's online home decorating course.
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