Easy decoration! 5 ways to use books to decorate your spaces

Home decor is a way to express your style, tastes, and personality, and lately, we've seen a growing trend in incorporating books as decorative elements. Books not only add character and depth to a space, but they also reflect your interests and passions, which is why – as mundane as they may seem – they can become centerpieces that add a cool, avant-garde touch to any space. In this blog, we'll present five ways to use books to give your rooms an elegant, understated, and at the same time very trendy touch.

1. Use them as a centerpiece

A simple trick, but certainly one of our favorites, is to use an interesting book as a centerpiece. Place a book with an attractive cover or a relevant title in the center of your table. You can accent it with a vase of fresh flowers, a scented candle – like our new The Blue House candles – or a small decorative object – like the All The Wall incense burner . Not only does this centerpiece add a touch of style, but if you have guests over, it can also encourage conversation around an interesting topic.

2. Display them in your library or shelves

Bookcases and shelves are places naturally made for displaying objects like books. Arrange your books creatively, mixing sizes, colors, and genres, and use floating shelves – like the Kolen bookcase – or modular shelves to create a unique and attractive display. You can complement them with decorative elements such as plants, photos or pieces of art to give your shelves personality.

3. As an accessory in your nightstand

In your bedroom, books can serve as stylish accessories on your nightstand, especially if it is made of natural wood like the Farup nightstand or the Seiko nightstand . Choose books that inspire you, nourish your mind or help you adopt good habits. In addition to their decorative function, having books on hand encourages reading before bed, promoting a relaxing routine.

4. On a tray on the kitchen counter or island

The kitchen isn't a traditional place for books, but you can add a splash of color and visual interest by placing a tray on the kitchen counter or island and displaying, for example, themed cookbooks. We think the Albana tray would be the perfect match with a couple of coffee books. This combines functionality with decor and gives your kitchen an avant-garde touch by placing an object in an unexpected space. Plus, they would look amazing with leather armchairs like the Voss Racer armchairs .

5. As a decorative piece on a side table

In the living room, a side table is an ideal place to display books in a stylish and natural way. Stack several books on the table and complement them by placing a decorative object on top – we recommend the – Kensho incense burner – . This combination creates a sophisticated focal point in your living room and a light atmosphere. If you ask us for a modern and trendy side table, we would say that the Vera side table , the Noura side table , and the Eyra side table are must-have pieces.

Experiment with these ideas and find the perfect way to incorporate books into your decor. Apply this trend in your home and make your spaces come alive and full of personality. Visit our website www.thebluehouse.com.co and find the perfect furniture and accessories to make your space more modern and avant-garde; and read more of our blogs to find out about the latest trends in decoration and keep your spaces fresh and current.