I believe that one key element to a well-styled space are books. Lots and lots of books. They add visual depth, character, and a sense of history to a room. I love shopping for vintage books at flea markets, and thrift stores. Their weathered pages, and faded dust jackets always make me wonder where that book has traveled, who it belonged to, and what their life was like. Oh, if only books could talk.
I love this book by Damian Thompson. I think it illustrates the story of styling a room with books perfectly. It's pages are filled with inspiring book filled spaces that feel inviting, warm, and well traveled. I highly recommend picking up a copy.
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There really are endless ways to display your book collections. Here are just a few.
The traditional bookcase display
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Display them in a stack on the floor or on a table.
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Stack them in an unused fireplace
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Curate them in a children's room
See? They aren't just for reading, they make beautiful pieces of art. How do you display yours?
Hi Angie! I just found your blog off of pinterest and love this post. I am trying to expand my vintage book collection, but hate the old book smell that comes with it. Any ideas how to get rid of the smell?
ReplyDeleteHi Hillary! Thanks for stopping by. I agree, I love vintage books, but not so much the smell that comes along with them. Give this solution a try:
DeleteIf your books are musty or damp, allow them to dry out in the sun, or by sprinkling cornstarch between the pages. Brush of the excess when the pages are dry.
After your pages are dry you can try these methods. You will need two containers, one large container with a lid, and a smaller container, which could be plastic or just a simple cardboard box.
Method 1: Charcoal briquettes. Place the briquettes in the bottom of the larger container. Place your book inside the small container, and set it on top of the briquettes. Cover the large container with a lid, and leave it covered for a few days, or until the smell is gone.
Method 2: Kitty litter. Same steps as method one
Method 3: Coffee. Place an open container of coffee inside the large container, and place the books around it. Cover the container with the lid, and leave it covered for a few days.
Method 4: Dryer sheets. Place a few dryer sheets (scented or unscented) between the odoriferous pages, and seal it in a ziplock bag for several days.
Method 5: Cedar chips. Same steps as method 4.
Method 6: Baking soda is a great odor neutralizer, and won't replace the smell with something else like dryer sheets, coffee, or cedar chips will.
Good Luck! Let me know how things turn out!