| > | | | | material and shape the book ends need to be in |
| When trying to decide how to best decorate a | | | | order to contribute to the definition of a particular |
| shelf or table top, bookends should be considered. | | | | room. For example, a little girl’s room could |
| They are great decorating accent pieces and also | | | | utilize bookends that look like Noah's Ark to hold |
| work as functional items, preventing book | | | | her collection of Childrens books. Brass eagle book |
| warping, decreasing page wrinkling, and protecting | | | | ends would look great in a den filled with deer |
| book covers. In addition to preserving your books, | | | | heads and decoys, while cherub characters may |
| bookends add finesse to home offices, libraries, | | | | fit best in an elegant living room holding books of |
| children’s rooms, and family rooms. For a | | | | romantic poetry. |
| unique decorating approach, place them in a | | | | Are your books lined up neatly in a bookshelf? |
| bathroom to hold bubble bath reading material. | | | | Don’t be afraid to jazz it up a bit. Take |
| But bookends don't only hold books. They can add | | | | the books out of the case and divide them |
| drama to a CD collection, accessorize photo | | | | according to subject. Chances are good that you |
| albums, or hold folders of work to be | | | | will have several titles per subject. Then purchase |
| completed—use your imagination. You can | | | | bookends in a style that matches the subject |
| arrange cookbooks between bookends that | | | | matter. Arrange them in groups on your |
| match your kitchen decor, whether it is roosters, | | | | bookshelf along side framed pictures, decorative |
| apples, or decorative bottles. Then, group with | | | | plates, or vases. |
| baskets, decorative plates, or a prized cookie jar. | | | | Book ends provide an opportunity to infuse your |
| Books that no one intends to read can be | | | | personality or interests into a room. Because they |
| partnered with bookends and displayed on top of | | | | serve a dual purpose, book ends are a justifiable |
| kitchen cabinets. | | | | decorating expense. You can preserve your |
| What kind of bookends are available? Any kind | | | | books while adding a new element or focal point |
| you want. You simply need to determine what | | | | to your living spaces. |