9 photos of organized bookshelves that will make you want to read all day
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Samantha GrindellApr 30, 2020, 00:05 IST
The shelves aren't overcrowded.Katelyn Cole/Bookcase Beauty
Many people think of bookshelves as simply a place to store books so that they are out of the way.
But they can actually be stunning focal points in a room, particularly when they're well organized.
Book lovers are getting creative with the way they store their books, including stacking them vertically to both optimize space and create an inviting aesthetic.
The books fit in the shelves perfectly.
Megan Prokott/The Spines
Megan Prokott's books fit neatly into their shelves, making it seem as though the books were made to fit in them.
The asymmetrical alignment of the shelves prevents it from looking cluttered as well, as the staggered arrangement breaks them up.
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Sometimes it's best to stack children's books with the cover facing forward.
The books are arranged with their covers facing out.
Allison Dunn/Neat Rules
This shelf organized by Allison Dunn shows off the colorful covers of the books.
The setup is also practical, as kids who can't read will still be able to recognize the pictures associated with the book they want to read.
You don't have to pack every inch of your bookshelves to make them stand out.
The shelves aren't overcrowded.
Katelyn Cole/Bookcase Beauty
Katelyn Cole takes a minimalist approach with her built-in bookcases, leaving space between the books on her shelves so they don't look cluttered.
The brightly colored books also stand out against the white shelves, making the space look even cleaner.
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Color-coding and creative stacking create order in these bookcases.
The books are stacked in multiple ways.
Meredith Mara
Rather than lining all of them vertically, Meredith Mara stacks some of her books horizontally. The method actually allows her to put more books onto her shelves, as she's making use of all the available space that she can.
Plus, the books are separated by color, making the shelves even easier to navigate.
Decorations like photos and candles break up the numerous books on this case.
The bookcase has personality.
Kristin Janecek/Stems and Stories
Rather than stuffing as many books as she can into her shelves, Kristin Janecek keeps her books in order by pairing them with photos and trinkets.
The other items prevent the shelves from looking overcrowded, and she's able to show off her personality alongside her favorite books.
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A tiered setup makes these built-in bookshelves even more useful.
The shelves go all the way to the ceiling.
Monica Chavez/House of Esperanza
These built-in shelves are separated into three sections, with Monica Chavez needing a sliding ladder to reach all of her books.
The books on the top tier are also arranged by color, making them look even more inviting.
Your space doesn't have to be huge to fit your books.
The shelves aren't too big.
Nicolettes Notes
Nicolette Cascione made a space for her books a priority in her tiny home, filling one wall with two matching bookcases.
A combination of books and trinkets take up the shelves, and the filled area makes the rest of her space seem larger.
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Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves instantly make a space feel cozy.
Ashley Dusing has floor-to-ceiling shelves.
Ashley Dusing
Ashley Dusing's library is covered in books, with each of her shelves neatly filled with great reads.
The aged look of all of the texts makes them seem even more organized, and the matching couch and fireplace give the room a cohesive feel.
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