Shelving ideas - living with books

Stash away your latest reads with our stylish yet practical storage ideas

Create compact shelving

Make a feature of otherwise ordinary niches by lining up elegant volumes.

Stash beautifully bound books in a disused fireplace as a colourful alternative to candles or logs. A windowsill can also make a good shelf, but don't leave precious books in the sun as they're likely to fade.

This hallway makes great use of space, by installing shelving within the walls.

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Don't let any space go to waste. Install shelving to keep your books at bay