New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Novel ways with Bookshelves

Book lovers are among the most devoted of collectors because those favourite stories are impossible to part with. But to keep tomes in your home, you need the right storage for them. “Books add warmth and personality to a home,” says interior designer Dana Goldberg.

“But they can present a storage issue in smaller homes and this is where you need to get creative.” Floor-to-ceiling joinery may be the ultimate solution, but sometimes slimline floating shelves or beautiful freestanding bookcases suit a room better (and can be much easier on the wallet). Here’s how to make your book display shine!

Organise

STEP ONE

Set aside time

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