Two wooden doors with large glass windows open to reveal a very modern office. A geometric bookcase with angled shelves holds stacks of books. A black desk sits in the center of the room on a white skin rug. A white planter displays a snake plant under a bison skull that adorns the wall. A gold chandelier with large round bulbs hangs above the desk.
27 Stylish And Functional Book Storage Ideas
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Published: March 25, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
If you have a large collection of books, you also need a functional way to store them. You don’t just want to leave them lying around on tables and furniture. Choosing the right storage options will not only allow you to display your books, but also protect them. No matter what your theme or aesthetic you can find cook storage ideas that match your preference.
Built-in shelves, floating shelves, leading bookcases, and even cabinets are all optional ways to store books. You can also add your favorite decorations and accents to these storage options to brighten up and personalize the area around the books. If you are looking for ideas for stylish and functional book storage, consider the suggestions in this collection.
02 of Small Bedroom With Leaning Book Shelves
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A white ladder bookcase leans against a white bedroom wall. Stacks of books, figurines, a black printer, trophies, and small trinkets adorn the bookcase. A round table rests nearby under a black light and holds books and a cup of pencils. A natural wood bed sits nearby in front of a window with gray curtains. An oar hangs on the wall next to a shelf of small collectibles, a macrame wall hanging, and a framed image. A gray-striped rug covers the floor.
03 of Built-in Shelving Book Display
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A large white, built-in shelves system is the perfect book storage in a beige living room. Boxes, wooden figures, and small trinkets adorn the shelves beside the books. A round black table stands nearby.
04 of Colorful Bookshelf Organization Inspiration
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Rows of colorful books in various shapes and sizes line a large white bookcase. A wooden candle jar and a white pitcher vase sit on top of stacked books on the different shelves.
05 of Brown and Black Living Room Book Storage Ideas
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A wooden dresser stands near a window with beige curtains. It is adorned with a beaded garland, farmhouse signs, pumpkins, and a small potted plant. A black and white rug rests nearby with a beige ottoman and a white sofa sitting on top. A geometric accent pillow adorns the sofa. A white, shaded pendant light hangs above. A black bookcase sits on a wall between the windows. It is decorated with black binders, rows of books, plants, and framed images.
06 of Cube Book Storage With Wicker Baskets
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A white cube bookcase holds rows of books, magazines, and small shelf decor. Six wicker baskets fill the bottom shelves for additional storage in front of a beige wall with white trim and on top of a wood floor.
07 of Small Office With Vaulted Ceiling
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A gray bookcase stands in the corner of the room near a closet door. It is filled with books, toys, and baskets for storage. A small plant and a frame sign adorn the top of the shelf. A wooden desk with black legs rests nearby with a white chair pulled up to it. Plants, framed images, and a large calendar adorn the shelf. A collage photo board hangs on the wall above a round wicker basket. A black and white rug rests on the floor.
08 of Closet Book Storage Ideas
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A walk-in closet displays multiple drawers for clothing and accessories. A shelving unit sits above adorned with stacks of books, shoes, hats, and toiletries. Clothing hangs on each side of the bookcase and a silver geometric pendant light casts light over the gray wood floor.
09 of Home Library Book Storage
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Multiple tall, white bookcases line a white wall and are filled with books turned outward. Wicker baskets in various shapes and sizes adorn the top of the shelves. White upholstered furniture with stud accents rest in front of the bookcases on a white and grey geometric rug. A square whitewashed table sits in the center to fit adorned with a candle surrounded by greenery. A wooden dresser is positioned nearby under a farmhouse window with a green garland. Rows of books cover the top.
10 of Unique Book Storage Ideas
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A large black bookcase with a curved design rests next to a doorway and against a white wall. A wicker basket with a large leafy tropical plant rests on the other side. Stacked books line the shelves along with a large shell bowl and other small, metallic trinkets. Wooden tables and vases of greenery stand nearby in the next room.
11 of Vintage Farmhouse Book Display
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A large cloche filled with black and brown planters of greenery rests near a row of books with vintage black bookends. A wooden shelf hangs on the shiplap wall above the books displaying clay pots with various plants.
12 of Industrial Book Shelves in Farmhouse Living Room
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A farmhouse console table displays a large TV, white vases of fall flowers, beige candlestick holders, and small farmhouse trinkets. A nearby industrial shelf acts as book storage and displays potted plants. Additional plants hang from the corner of the ceiling and are positioned next to a window with a brow shade and white curtain. White furniture is accepted with black and white striped pillows. A wooden coffee table sits on a large texture rug and is decorated with a wooden tray holding a book, a candle, and a clay potted plant. A black and white basket rests on the bottom shelf of the table.
13 of Toddler Bedroom Toy Organization Ideas
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This toddler bedroom features a round beige couch adorned with accent pillows, a wooden rocking horse, and a white bookshelf lined with accents and books. A large rattan basket filled with plush dolls and toys rests on the floor below two framed prints illuminated by a mounted sconce light fixture. A large window fitted with blinds bathes the space with soft natural light and a textured area rug defines the space.
14 of Black Hutch With Cookbooks
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A large farmhouse sign hangs on the wall above a light blue bench and a planter full of cotton stems. The bench is decorated with black and white farmhouse pillows and books. A black cabinet stands nearby with a basket and a sign on top. The glass doors reveal a white teapot, vintage scale, white service trays, rows of books, and pots of greenery.
15 of Kitchen Hutch With Plant Accents
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A large white cabinet stands next to a white shiplap wall and wicker baskets full of green plants. The cabinet is decorated with framed photos, vintage jars and vases, and rows of books. A framed photo adorns the top of the cabinet. A leaf-print wallpaper covers a small accent wall nearby.
16 of White Built-in Shelves With Colorful Pillows
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A built-in shelving unit holds rows of books, gold pots and vases of greenery, blue and white vases and canisters, and wicker baskets mixed among other small accents. A white chair with a green pillow is positioned in front of it with a wicker basket beside it. A beige sofa is accented with red, blue, and gold pillows. A small vintage shelf hangs above it with a barn window and a basket of fall flowers. A white side table displays a wooden base with a blue and white paisley shade and small trinkets. A brown woven rug rests on the floor in front of the sofa.
17 of White Cabinet With Books and Crockery
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A white cabinet is decorated with amber glass bottles next to a white pitcher and bowl holding dried flowers. White milk glass and vintage dishes and jugs embellish the other shelves and the bottom shelves act as book storage for a row of outward-turned books. A farmhouse image hangs above the cabinets and a reed broom stands beside it. A nearby entryway leads to a kitchen with white cabinets.
18 of Tongue-and-Groove Ceiling with Bookshelves
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A stunning tongue-and-groove ceiling gives this open floor plan a cozy feeling, which is echoed in the white built-in shelving full of multi-colored books on the far wall. A white sofa and matching ottoman rest in front of a fireplace with a white mantel.
19 of Antique Books on a Gray Shelving Unit
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A gray shelving unit installed in a home office holds small green plants in white pots. Antique books are placed with their pages facing out on the shelves, along with gold ornaments, wicker boxes, and wood accents.
20 of Modern Bookcase With Neutral Décor
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A modern cube shelf is decorated with rows and stacks of books, artistic vases and decorations, and woven baskets. A large tree stands beside it in a boho basket. A small gallery wall is displayed nearby with more baskets resting under it on the floor.
21 of Black and White Desk With Pullout Keyboard Tray
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White shelves stand above a natural wood desk built along the wall. The shelves are stacked with outward-turned books, a tobacco basket, a farmhouse scale, and black magazine holders. A pullout tray holds a keyboard and mask and a large basket provides storage underneath a computer monitor. A beige upholstered chair on wheels holds an accent pillow and a Christmas tree glows softly in the background.
22 of Reading Nook With Book Niche
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Gray woven baskets are lined up on a white shelf under a bench with gray cushions used as a reading nook. Brown, white, and gray accent pillows with a white throw adorn the bench. A built-in shelf is filled with colorful books and a farmhouse sign hangs on the wall beside it.
23 of Patriotic Styling for White and Wood Room
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Patriotic touches adorn this white and wood room. White display units display modern decor such as candles, ornaments, and book stacks. Wood planks create a stunning accent wall above a white storage unit topped with cushions, a throw, and a woven basket.
24 of Farmhouse Kitchen Storage Shelves
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A large white kitchen counter works as book storage and is also adorned with white crocks, metal boxes, vintage shoes, wire baskets of glass milk jars, and potted plants. A farmhouse sign hangs on the wall nearby.
25 of Hallway Reading Nook
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Three wooden shelves are fitted into the slope of a small hallway. Books are lined up neatly on the shelves while small framed images and trinkets decorate the top shelf. A glass jar with dried stems sits nearby with a blue stool sitting near the doorway. A beige and white rug with a floral print covers the floor in front of the bookcase and a small light shines above.
26 of Rustic Bedside Table
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A black headboard rests against a wood shiplap wall. It is decorated with green garland and dressed in gray, beige, and white pillows and blankets. A black throw drapes over the side of the bed. A small side table with shelves sits beside the bed. It is decorated with a black lamp, a stack of books, a white vintage clock, and other rustic decor. Rows of books line the shelves inside the cabinet.
27 of Kitchen Cook Book Basket
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A wicker basket stores stacks of cookbooks and a small wooden cutting board. A blue and white canister sits on the white counter in front of a white subway tile backsplash.
