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Organizing the bookcase is one of those activities that can transform the home environment into a more intimate and welcoming space. For serial readers and design enthusiasts, showcasing a small home library is an irresistible temptation... and entirely doable, as long as you follow a few simple layout rules to avoid chaos.
If you want to create a reading haven all for yourself but don't know where to start, you're in the right place. We at Casavo have 5 easy-to-implement tips on how to organize your home library.
1. Organize your bookcase from A to Z
Cataloguing volumes in alphabetical order is undoubtedly the favorite rule for those who appreciate a meticulous and orderly layout. Without paying too much attention to height, color, and literary genre, the only goal is to create a easy-to-consult system.
If you want to simulate the typical display of large libraries at home, you just need to ask yourself how you intend to organize your bookshelf. The most common method is based on the authors' last names; however, the title of the work and the publisher could also meet your needs.
2. Take advantage of the rainbow effect
For aesthetics enthusiasts, however, nothing better than a colorful arrangement that's cheerful and colorful. Organizing your bookcase by playing with the colors and shades of the spines of the books is particularly suitable when the room is furnished in neutral tones. Imagine the contrast with a shelf in Nordic style: it doesn't take much to create an atmosphere full of energy and creativity.
3. Borrow the method of the best booksellers
When the books start to become too many, it's easy to lose count... and forget where they're stored! To keep track of the exact location on the shelves of each text you've purchased, nothing is better than an Excel template, taking care to fill in the "Position on the shelf" column with the correct information.
Alternatively, just choose a program to organize your library from among the dozens of free applications available online and take advantage of the great benefits of a digital archive. Besides reminding you where a book is, it's also useful for keeping track of books you've lent out and want to buy, or upcoming reads.
4. How to organize your home library if you have little space
True bookaholics – book collectors – buy so many volumes that they run the risk of quickly running out of space on the shelves. How to solve this? space-saving ideas come to the rescue: book towers, for example, allow you to take full advantage of the height of the shelf. Stacking one volume on top of another might seem extravagant and turn up the nose of the most picky; However, there is no more efficient system for exploiting the size of your furniture.
5. Remember to add a decorative touch
Empty space is a central element of design, and the rule also applies to bookcases. To prevent the shelves from appearing too crowded, simply cut small holes between the volumes, perhaps to keep two different genres clearly distinct. For those who are also thinking about how to decorate a bookcase, here is the ideal opportunity to enrich the shelves with themed gadgets to display next to your favorite novels.
Now that you know how to organize a bookcase, all that's left is to find a home for you and your beloved library. Take a look at the Casavo's classifieds platform: the right solution for your needs is closer than you think.