Books as Decor

A conversation with Redfin about how to transform your home with literature.

Real Estate Brokers know as well as anyone that books make a house a home. We recently joined a conversation with Redfin, providing their readers tips for using books as decor.

“Books take up a lot of real estate, but luckily they are also wonderful design elements that make a space feel lived in, cultured, and authentic,” says Christy. “One way to make the most of shelving is to go for a maximalist look. Fill the shelves in a traditional way, but also intermittently stack books horizontally (both on top of short books and using the full vertical space, shelf to shelf). Think ‘more is more’. Using all of the open space can create a great wallpaper effect. “

Books are key design element in any space. How are you using yours? Read about how Foxtail Books & Library Services (and several other experts) use books to create a certain feel or make a statement in any home. The full article is available here:

Using Books as Decorations: How to Transform Your Home with Literature | Redfin