{"id":11840,"date":"2022-08-15T11:46:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T15:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=11840"},"modified":"2022-08-18T14:54:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:54:56","slug":"home-library-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/home-library-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Library and Reading Space Ideas Any Booklover Would Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In this increasingly tech-driven world, it may surprise you to learn that p<\/strong><\/span>hysical books still far<\/em> outsell e-books<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

50% of Canadian adults read or listened to at least one book in 2021, according to a BookNet Canada survey. Physical books were the format of choice for the vast majority of those readers.<\/p>\n

Clearly, good ol\u2019 fashioned paper books still have a place in the digital age. <\/span><\/p>\n

Create a home library with form and function<\/h3>\n

Avid readers tend to own a large collection of already-read books that they hold onto for sentimental reasons and to loan to friends, as well as an ever-growing backlog of books they plan to read.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Without a proper home library, it can be a challenge keeping large book collections organized. Most homeowners use storage systems like shelving and bookcases that are bought separately over the years as their book collection grows. Often, this variety of storage systems has a cobbled-together look that lacks any decorative cohesion and is more spread out in a room, instead of keeping the books in one place.<\/p>\n

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The best solution to keep a large book collection more organized and also give your home a decorative boost is to create a home library featuring a custom built-in bookcase<\/a><\/strong>. And if you have the space, including a comfortable <\/span>reading area where your books are kept is ultra-practical, too.<\/p>\n

Do you envision a space where your books can be stored more efficiently and in stylish surroundings? And does having a cozy, quiet home space that lets you transport yourself to wherever the imaginations of your favourite authors takes you sound appealing? Then find out why you won\u2019t regret your investment in a home library and reading space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aren\u2019t home libraries outdated? No, and here\u2019s why.<\/h3>\n

The concept of a home library nowadays may seem outdated to some, but lots of people don\u2019t subscribe to the idea that their entire book collection should be stored on an iPad. Plenty of readers want their favourite books to occupy square footage in their home, not gigabytes of memory space on a tablet.<\/p>\n

In fact, most readers prefer the tactile, more personal experience of holding a book, appreciating the cover art, turning the pages, placing and removing a bookmark, and that satisfying feeling when a completed book is closed for the final time. And no charging is required!<\/span><\/p>\n

This Statista infographic, which unfortunately doesn\u2019t include figures for Canada, shows how physical books continue to have enduring appeal around the world:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research and infographic from Statista<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Another reason physical books still matter to people is the experience of book shopping at a brick-and-mortar store. Many music lovers (including myself) miss the unique anticipatory experience of visiting an HMV or Sam The Record Man store and leisurely browsing through the racks for the newest amazing CDs or records to add to our music libraries. Digitally shopping at the iTunes Store just ain\u2019t the same in comparison.<\/p>\n

The book shopping experience is very similar. For many bookworms, shopping in-person at an Indigo store or a favourite small bookstore and browsing their selection of titles is still an enjoyable, satisfying part of the book owning and reading experience.<\/p>\n

And all of those physical books still being sold end up somewhere in people\u2019s homes. So why not keep them somewhere that\u2019s a cut above a cheap, self-assembled bookcase or in boxes or storage bins?<\/p>\n

Avid readers and book collectors take their hobby seriously. It\u2019s usually one of their main passions and a fundamental part of their daily life, so it only makes sense to store the things that give them so much joy with care.<\/p>\n

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The satisfying in-person book shopping experience is one of many reasons why physical books remain the medium\u2019s dominant format.<\/p><\/div>\n

Six more reasons to consider adding a home library<\/h4>\n

In addition to bookcases keeping a collection of books tidier, here are six more practical reasons to consider creating a home library:<\/p>\n

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  1. A custom-made built-in bookcase revamps the architecture of a room<\/strong> and transforms it into vastly different space.<\/li>\n
  2. Bookcases allow your most cherished books to be displayed in an artful manner.<\/li>\n
  3. A book-filled, personalized home library makes a room feel more lived-in.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The books you own and display reflect your personality<\/strong> (as Walter Mosely wrote in his book The Long Fall<\/em>, \u201cA man\u2019s bookcase will tell you everything you\u2019ll ever need to know about him.\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. An attractive bookcase can be a great conversation starter.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Giving books a proper home is the best long-term storage solution to preserve them (as opposed to moving them around occasionally or storing them in less-than-deal conditions in a basement).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The benefits of keeping books in the home<\/h3>\n

    It\u2019s an age-old debate about whether or not it makes any sense to keep a book you\u2019ve already read. Just like the e-book vs. physical book discussion, it\u2019s all about someone\u2019s preferences and taste.<\/p>\n

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    Ask anyone who chooses to hold onto most of the books they\u2019ve read about why they do so and you\u2019ll get a lot of different answers. Here are some of the reasons they might give:<\/p>\n