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Decorating With Books

Decorating with books requires creativity and ingenuity. As decorative elements, books are incredibly versatile. Alas, they can't deck the halls alone. They require the imagination of an inventive individual who sees beyond the binding and pages. Although beautiful, many antique books don't have much intellectual value--the texts are often dated or obsolete. Thus, you may as well put them to work as showpieces!

At Book Décor, we are very familiar with the process of finding new and original ways to decorate with books. Something that we love to do is to acquire beautiful old books and then frame them. Leather bound books with antique gilt accents are particularly stunning as framed works of art. Adorning one wall in your home with a dozen or so framed books is a unique and creative decorative choice.

Another idea we recommend is fashioning furniture out of books. This might sound like a crazy notion, but it's actually quite simple--and unique! Ready for a new coffee table? Instead of spending thousands at a retail furniture store, invest in a few dozen decorative books. Use the books as legs and an inexpensive sheet of glass as your tabletop. The result will be a truly one-of-a-kind coffee table that everyone will appreciate.

If you are the least bit interested in decorating with books, we hope that you won't hesitate to ask for our help. Our extensive collection of antique, Danish-printed books is ideal for decorative purposes. Whether you need a few dozen volumes or a few thousand, we can happily accommodate.