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Decorating with books

On February 17th, 2012 by .

When I find myself in a decorating dilemma where nothing seems to work, I rely on a collection of books to come to my rescue. Books in varied sizes and colored spines provide an instant solution by filling up empty shelves and coffee tables.
One trend I have seen a bit of lately in interiors editorial photography and design shows is the flipside of traditional book display which I love! By grouping books page side out, you get a wonderful array of neutral shades (depending on the books’ age!) that helps to create texture within the same tonal range, plus an art installation of sorts. If the idea of having your well read and often used titles flipped around is frustrating, then you may want to collect an assortment of old books from your local thrift store or garage sale to use instead.
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  • Edgar Cook

    Well done your posting article is very good, hardwood doors.

  • The Antiques Diva

    Pippa, I agree this is such a chic trend!! Just popped over to your site to the gorgeous things you’ve got on display and to introduce myself to say I’m looking so forward to meeting you at #BlogTourNYC!!! We’re going to have a ball in New York – New York! Somehow I find I can only sing the city’s name… join me in crooning some Sinatra?

  • Hannah from Plumbs

    What a great idea! I always look THROUGH books for design inspiration but never have I considered the potential of the book itself!  Great post!

  • Pippa Jameson

    Thanks so much! It’s going to be great isn’t it. I feel so lucky to be amongst all of this talent. Can’t wait to meet you! Xx

  • http://www.pippajamesoninteriors.co.uk Pippa Jameson

     Thanks Hannah x

  • http://twitter.com/atticusandfinch Emily Blunden

    Ohhh, I like this. Books can be so pretty when arranged with a bit of thought. Mine are sorted into rainbows….

  • http://www.pippajamesoninteriors.co.uk Pippa Jameson

     Thanks Emily – I bet your home is super stylish! x

  • http://twitter.com/NordicBliss Marianne

    This looks very stylish – I like my books but I find it hard to get them to work with my white and wood colour scheme at home. This is genius!

  • Pippa Jameson

    Thanks Marianne x