5 Ways to Display Books Without a Bookshelf

1. Stow Books in Pretty Baskets

Baskets make any room look cozier. Invest in one or two pretty square or rectangular baskets and place them near a seating area. Then stock them with your favorite books. When the mood to read strikes, all you need to do is reach down and pull one out.

2. Make Coffee Table Centerpieces

You may not want to take up your entire coffee table with a spread of large books. Instead, stack the most impressive books in your collection to make a tower and top it with a paperweight, shell or another decorative item. 

3. Add Height to Table Lamps

Place a stack of same-size books beneath the base of a table lamp near a favorite reading area. Choose books that you’ve already read so you don’t need to disrupt the stack when you want to read.

4. Store Books Inside Ottoman

Purchase a storage ottoman with a hinged lid. Stock it with books that you want to keep but not necessarily display. This is a great way to add a functional piece of furniture to your Flagstaff apartment without sacrificing space for book storage.

5. Emphasize Bowls of Fruit

If you have favorite cookbooks that you refer to on a regular basis, why not keep them at your fingertips while you cook? Make a stack of cookbooks and top it with a bowl of fresh fruit for display on your kitchen countertop.

Even if you aren’t an avid reader, these five ideas for displaying books can be used to add warmth to your apartments in Flagstaff. To view available floor plans in person, please contact us today. 

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How to Redecorate Your Apartment on a Dime

Shop for Affordable Art Online

Liven up your blank walls with some art! You can find affordable art prints online that'll change the entire look and feel of your apartment. These days, there are tons of ways to hang art on your walls without damaging the surface. Look for adhesive picture-hanging strips that are specifically designed to come right off without much effort at all.

Switch Up Your Colors

A colorful area rug can really put a lot of cheer into your living room or bedroom. Buy a few accent pillows that match your rug, and top your new color scheme off with a throw rug or two for good measure. If you have room in your budget, consider purchasing new lamps. You'll be amazed at the change a new lamp can give your space!

Redo the Bathroom

Bathrooms are often the easiest rooms to redo because they're smaller than the other rooms in the house, yet they can hold lots of accessories and fun items. If your current shower is a neutral tone, look for something with vibrant hues. Follow it up with rugs, towels and a toilet seat cover that play on the shades in your shower curtain. Don't forget to get new accessories for the sink, too! A new toothbrush holder, soap dispenser and lotion container will leave you feeling renewed when you start your day.

Get a Cool Ottoman

Ottomans are great because they provide extra storage and more seating at the same time. Look for one with fun textures or interesting patterns to liven up your place.

Are you ready to come home to an apartment that feels welcoming and comfortable? We're ready to show you around our Country Club Terrace Apartment Homes. Stop by so we can take you on a tour!

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