There is something so simple, so beautiful about a book. And although the digital age has seen a shift from the printed word to digital media, it doesn’t mean that books have gone out of style completely.

In fact, there are some really unique ways that people have found to keep the love of books alive – through home decor! Check out these nine creative ways to decorate with books.

 

SLEEP NEAR THE STORIES

image via Juvenile Hall Design

This headboard is so creative, and beautiful!

Forget sleeping under the stars… sleep under the stories instead!

 

 

FRAME YOUR FAVORITES

image via Danielle Sigwalt Interiors

Remove the dust jackets from your family favorites. Have them framed, then displayed as a unique gallery wall!

 

 

DRESS UP A MANTLE

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Books make a great mantle accessory.

Grouped with other items, the pieces can together tell a story

 

 

STACK THEM AS SHELVES

image via Urban Outfitters

Talk about a floating shelf! This one has a cool factor like no other!

 

 

COLOR CODE CASES

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This living room gets a happy dose of color from the rainbow collection of books – which are cleverly grouped by color.

 

 

NEUTRALIZE THE LOOK

image via Carrie Coleman Photography

Read how this image sparked a debate on apartment therapy.

Some people love this trend, and others hate it!

 

 

PAINT THE PAGES

image via Etsy

This beautiful and simple art piece can be purchased on Etsy – along with many other varieties. Get the look on your own by painting on an old book page.

 

 

HOLLOW THEM OUT

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How creative is this re-purposing idea? Learn how to create a book planter of your own by following the link!

 

 

GIVE THEM NEW PURPOSE

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Something tells me that these homeowners feel the urge to read every time they hang up their coats

 

Which of these creative ideas is your favorite? Would you try any of them in your own home? Pin the image below for future reference.