A brilliant bookshelf can be a stylish addition to any room. From bookshelves built into stairs to floor-to-ceiling libraries, here are some bookshelf ideas to inspire your decorating decisions.
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10 of the best bookshelves
Colour chameleon
The mix of rustic texture and modern colour is a smart move by a very stylish designer.
Ring around the door
Building a bookshelf around a door is a super stylish decorating idea for spaces both big and small. Just add some display boxes for storage and show off your most beautiful books.
Bedtime books
Like to curl up in bed with a good book? Surround yourself in your favourite novels with floor to ceiling bookshelves.
Amazing alcove
An alcove is the perfect spot for some serious shelving, giving a seamless look to a room. Make it even more stylish with a pop of statement paint.
Bookshelf ladder
Create an eye-catching bookshelf ladder by slotting wooden shelves into a set of old wooden step ladders. Display books in vertical and horizontal piles and break up with well-loved knick-knacks.
The kids' room
Is it a tree? Is it a bookshelf? This idea for a kid’s bedroom is incredibly clever. Get some paint and get crafting.
The multicoloured spines of Danish lifestyle guru Isabella Smith's book collection add warmth and vibrancy to a living room wall, with a single central shelf left bare for displays of favourite objects.
Have a fabulous desk? Make a feature of it by building your bookshelf around it. Create clever shelving ideas that you can mix and match.
Back to front
Want to try something a bit more unusual? Try streamlining your books by placing them in alphabetical order, but facing the leaves forward and using letters to mark out each section according to author or title.
Make a feature of a disused fireplace by adding bespoke shelves. Fill with baubles and lights for maximum festive impact at Christmas.
