FromĀ House BeautifulĀ comes a worthy addition to any decorator's library--a stylish guide on making books a part of your home dĆ©cor. Ā Opening the pages of a book can instantly carry you off to another world. But did you realize that, open or closed, books can also make your real world--your home--more fabulous? As legendary designer Billy Baldwin pointed out, they're āthe best decoration,ā capable of bringing incredible warmth, color, and character to a room. From grand bookcases in home libraries to casual stacks artfully arrayed on chairs,Ā House BeautifulĀ presents countless eye-catching ideas for displaying and arranging your hardcovers, paperbacks, encyclopedias, and even valuable first editions. Useful tips shed light on how to organize a large collection; situate bookcases in the room for the best effect; and make the most of books' appealing visual and tactile qualities. From traditional interpretations to contemporary visions--such as putting a book on a pedestal as anĀ objet d'art--these concepts write a new page in design. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.
Originally published in hardcover in 2006.
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