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Books do Furnish a Room

Transforming spaces with the art of book display

Leslie Geddes-Brown author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Merrell Publishers Ltd

Published:25th Sep '09

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This guide offers practical tips and stunning visuals for incorporating books into home decor. Books do Furnish a Room is a must-read for bibliophiles.

In Books do Furnish a Room, Leslie Geddes-Brown, a self-proclaimed bibliophile, shares her passion for books and their transformative power in home decor. This beautifully illustrated guide is packed with inspirational solutions and practical advice on how to incorporate books into every room of the house, as well as those often-overlooked nooks. Geddes-Brown emphasizes that a well-curated book collection not only provides endless pleasure and knowledge but also allows homeowners to create diverse atmospheres throughout their living spaces.

The book explores various styles of book display, from sophisticated libraries that embody order and logic to cozy dens where books are casually stacked on the floor. Geddes-Brown highlights the visual impact of floor-to-ceiling shelves, inviting baskets of books by the fireside, and discreet shelves that seamlessly blend into the decor. Each approach offers unique ways to showcase the beauty of books while enhancing the overall aesthetic of the home.

Accompanied by stunning photography from homes around the world, Books do Furnish a Room serves as a valuable resource for book lovers looking to elevate their space. Additionally, the book includes a directory of suppliers for accessories that aid in the care and storage of books, making it an essential guide for anyone wanting to celebrate their love for literature in their home design.

This inspiring hardback offers advice on every aspect of living and even working with books - CONCEPT FOR LIVING Intelligent must-read - ESSENTIAL KITCHEN BATHROOM BEDROOM MAGAZINE Transform your book collection into something worthy of showing off. Discover how to turn every single nook and cranny of your living space into a receptacle for literary volumes - THE TELEGRAPH Myriad stylish ideas for displaying books - HOMES AND GARDENS

ISBN: 9781858944913

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160 pages