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Decorating With Books: How to Use Vintage Books in Your Home

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In this post: Decorating with books can add charm and elegance to your home. Here are ideas for displaying vintage books in your decor.

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Whether it’s back-to-school season, holiday time or mid-summer, it’s always a good time to explore living with books and how we incorporate them into our homes. From antique leather bound treasures to vibrant new coffee table tomes, books and other literary accessories are delightful to pepper throughout your home.

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When I collect old books, I always make my selections not just for the visual aspect but by the quality of the title as well. I picked up this copy of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at one of my favorite markets in London.

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Antique crystal inkwells are another favorite of mine and work well in a library, home office or family room.

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This French bookcase was found in Lambertville, New Jersey and provides a nice alternative to open shelving.

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On my English writing desk I keep various library essentials. The mother of pearl magnifying glass and letter opener were also found in London and the vintage specs lend a scholarly air to the vignette.

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I keep old family photos sprinkled throughout the house. This one sits atop a leather bound History of England.

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Assorted vintage photos cluster nicely together in varied frames.

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One of my very favorite pieces is this French burled wood sideboard that we use as a bar.

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In my office I keep coffee table books, stacked here on a lovely blue chippy bench.

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Our writing desk in the family room holds my many stationery options along with some vintage china pieces. Who can resist a cup of tea when sitting down to dash off a note?

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For me, library details add depth and pedigree to a home. Do you like to display your books?

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  • French bar server
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  • Vintage china tea cup
  • Vintage ink well
  • Writing desk
  • Embroidered tea towel
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  • Mother-of-pearl letter opener & magnifier
  • Library bookcase

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  1. Lee says

    Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    You have some really lovely pieces in your home, a lot are similar to what I have inherited from my mother and this post is a reminder to bring some out and display them from time to time. Unfortunately with a small cottage I don’t have a lot of space to display items.

    As always, your photos are lovely.

    Lee

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks so much Lee! While I appreciate all comments, I’ve come to really respect and appreciate yours, given your own lovely taste level… 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shenita says

    Monday, September 1, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Lory, you have created such beautiful vignettes with your books. I found several old leather bound books, at my parents’ home, that I have yet to display. Many more are just vintage (my mother was a librarian). You have inspired me to work on a few vignettes this week. You have such lovely accents.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Monday, September 1, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you so much Shenita! I’m looking forward to seeing the vignettes you come up with… 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jan Garon says

    Monday, September 1, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I love this post! Old beautiful books are such a treasure. That creamer beside the apple looks like a twin to my sugar container!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 6:43 am

      Thanks Jan! Yes, I often notice your beautiful floral pieces, so not surprised you have one like that… 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jenna says

    Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I love that you have old family photos mixing with your antiques and treasures, they bring such life to the old volumes~of course the tea cup and the glasses makes you feel like you just missed a conversation…and how you keep your tea set in perfect polish is admirable! Very lovely, I could spend hours exploring your books~

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Thanks Jenna!! I actually find other peoples book shelves fascinating. Says so much about a person what they read. In my office I have open shelving and on one side I have really serious books (mostly about history and politics) and the other side is completely vacuous – all about decorating and living a beautiful life! Lol – the two very distinct sides of my personality.

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  5. furniture row stores says

    Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Hi are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the
    blog world but I’m trying to get started and set up my
    own. Do you require any html coding expertise to make your own blog?
    Any help would be really appreciated!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Please send an email with all your specific info.

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  6. Maureen says

    Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    Oh my, I could move right into your home and settle back to read a good book!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      Now that brought a smile to my face! Thanks for visiting, Maureen… 🙂

      Reply

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