Over the course of our lives we will undoubtedly acquire a collection of books - provided you still believe in reading. Roman statesman and scholar Marcus Cicero famously said: "A room without books is like a body without a soul." Little wonder then, that the home bookspace design is getting some thought, more than just buying a bookshelf and populating it.
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From irregular shelves, modern minimalistic design with single or double shelves to the plain classic bookshelf that can be used to display art and photographs - bookspaces at homes are as diverse as the books they hold. Interior designer Vipul Amar feels that just like books, bookshelves too tell a story. "Bookshelves speak volumes about the families and their personal milestones as each book is a narrative of an era. But the spaces in the houses are shrinking and one has to get creative with bookshelf design," he says.
Homeowners, today, use hidden spaces - under the stairs, behind doors - to stock books. Use colourful and peppy shelves in children's room and keep elegant teakwood for the living room. Read more
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From irregular shelves, modern minimalistic design with single or double shelves to the plain classic bookshelf that can be used to display art and photographs - bookspaces at homes are as diverse as the books they hold. Interior designer Vipul Amar feels that just like books, bookshelves too tell a story. "Bookshelves speak volumes about the families and their personal milestones as each book is a narrative of an era. But the spaces in the houses are shrinking and one has to get creative with bookshelf design," he says.
Homeowners, today, use hidden spaces - under the stairs, behind doors - to stock books. Use colourful and peppy shelves in children's room and keep elegant teakwood for the living room. Read more