Vintage books are something that I love decorating with. They are so versatile and timeless. Whether you are using them as a riser to show off something you’ve displayed, aligning the spine colors to create impact, or just creating a project with the pages they have so many uses! Here are a few ways you can decorate with vintage books in your home! As always when using vintage books, make sure they aren’t a rare edition or something valuable!
Remove the Book Covers
Sometimes what’s between the covers of a book is better than whats on them. If a book has a damaged or unattractive, simply removing the covers and stacking them has a pretty and organic look.
Some of them have really pretty text on the first page and are a display unto themselves.
Use Books as Risers to Elevate Other Items
This is a great way to get height an impact and display some of your prettiest books. I love using them in interior design restyling. They lend such a cozy and lived in feel. Grouping colors and themes also can add a nice touch to the display.
Add a Vintage Flair to Decoating
Using old books with great book covers can actually add color and texture to a room.
Add Themed Books to Your Holiday Display
With special subjects and art on covers they can be a part of your Christmas or holiday decorating.
Create a Vibe with Vintage Books
Pairing books with items in color schemes can add a vibe and personality to a space, such as pairing these red books with a vintage pipes.
Or paired with vintage decanters and flowers, the green books give an nice pop of color!
Create a Book Stack Christmas Tree
Like this really fun and creative one by Thoughts from Alice. The spines in and pages out create a unified look.
Add Interest to Open Shelving
The kitchen doesn’t need to be all pots and pans. It can also have moments of interest like a stack of cook books with a faux plant.
Create a Temporary Side Table
A sturdy stack of books can create a little table to put that phone down on while you read a book!
Add Interest to a Room
Vintage books stacked on a book self wall add interest to an otherwise blank space.
There are so many ways to decorate with vintage books. For more ways to craft and decorate with books you can check out how to repurpose old encyclopedias, and also metallic painted books.
