The love of settling down with a good book is a classic way to relax in and around the home.
Here at Homecolours we love to celebrate excellent designs that make the reading and storing books even more enjoyable. The following designs add style and function to the keeping the printed word in the best possible shape.
Here are 5 booksmart ideas for everyone who cherishes their reading matter.
Bookends are the perfect way to keep busy book shelves in good order. The above Pond Bookends by Ferm Livingare ideal for contemporary interior design.
Inspired by small puddles of water, the flowing shape is brought out to the full by the use of the mirror polished stainless steel. Visible striking in a subtle symmetry, the bookends are capable of creating a calming sense of wonder in any living space.
A fully mobile and pragmatic way to store and present reading material is offered with the Zone Denmark A-Bookshelf, Soft Grey.
Showcasing Scandinavian minimalism in brilliant style, the bookshelf is brilliant for ensuring volumes are stored elegantly. Strongly made in iron, the unit includes four shelves for ordering books and magazines.
Pure elegance and beauty is added to complete function with the Blomus Pesa Marble Bookends. The triangular bookends have been brilliantly crafted from superb quality marble.
Each item is beautifully unique thanks to the natural organic make up of the material. The triangles have brilliantly edged angles to show of the shape and texture of the design. Another great way to showcase books in comfort.
A bright and spacious idea for storing books – and anything else you can think of – is brought out in style with the Ferm Living Haze Bookcase.
The contemporary powder-coated metal framed bookcase has five reeded glass shelves plus space at the top for presenting all kinds of collections. Danish ingenuity and modern artfulness is given to the whole item and will provide a creative touch to any room.
Youngsters can take their first steps into the wonderful world of books and reading with the Little Dutch Soft Activity Book.
The various games and activities are presented in a book-like format with soft polyester ‘pages’ to turn.
Offering a wealth of ways to entertain little ones, the various activities have been designed with early development in mind. Different materials including a mirror and squeaky and tactile are included to stimulate the senses and train hand-eye coordination.
