Whether you’re blessed with built-ins or have a standalone cabinet or open shelving unit, the struggle of styling a shelfie-worthy bookcase is always so real — so much so that everyone from home ...

When I visit friends I love to look at their bookcases. The best bookcase displays, in my opinion, are those that tell a bit of their owner’s story. Here are some tips for using your collection of ...

Bookshelves have always meant more to me than just storage. They’re memory keepers, mood setters and often the first thing people notice when they walk into a room. Growing up, my books were tucked in ...

Explore the top 5 bookshelf designs in 2025 that combine style and are perfect for a small space for your compact living.

Ready to open a new chapter in home decor? Here’s a novel idea: bookshelves. Creating bookshelf displays that are both functional and decorative is a simple, inexpensive way to refresh a room’s ...

It has held books upright in millions of rooms around the world for 30 years. As Ikea's Billy bookcase enters its fourth decade, why do we display our reading material rather than just store it away?

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When I visit friends, I love to look at their bookcases. The best bookcase displays, in my opinion, are those that tell a bit of their owner's story. Here are some tips for using your collection of ...