Forget eBooks

Books aren't boring and outdated when you use them in inspiring ways! Experiment with these ideas to Spruce Up your Home or Office for 2011.

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1. SQUARE THEM OFF “Take your inspiration from art-gallery shops everywhere and organize coffee-table books in symmetrical stacks. To get that wow factor, space piles evenly, make each the same height and group books together by size and colour.”

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2. PILE THEM HIGH

“Stack books around a fireplace, under a window or by a door. It’s a fun, fresh take on organizing that gives any room an artsy, bohemian feel. Just remember to place the largest books on the bottom so your stack won’t topple over.”

3. COLOR CODE THEM

"Make a dramatic statement by colour-blocking covers when placing books on a shelf. Move from whites to yellows, greens, blues, purples, browns, blacks and greys. For maximum effect, group books by size within each colour."

4. BOX THEM IN

"Use new and vintage wooden crates to create a personalized bookshelf. Fill crates with an eclectic mix of books (standing up or on their sides), art and collectibles — the more variety in size, shape and colour, the better!"

Try this with I.O.'s Vintage Teak Cubes.

5. PARE THEM DOWN

"Elevate the status of books by cleverly interspersing them with objects d’art. Place books sparingly on floating shelves to warm up minimal decor."
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{Article Source: Chatelaine + Photo Credits: 1)Colin Faulkne; 2&3)Janis Nicolay; 4)Roberto Caruso; 5)Ted Yardwood}