Book Storage Inspiration

Most us of readers aren't rich and can't afford a library devoted solely to books, which is why we have piles of books in every room, usually with no designated space. I've shown my way of dealing with books in my own house (see below) but I am now out of space on these two bookshelves on the sides of my TV.

My House

So now I'm looking for additional book storage, something small or maybe skinny because I don't anticipate getting double the amount of books I have now. Here are some inspiring images from around the web.

Maria's Pockets - Apartment Therapy Small Cool 2010

(Trunk book storage idea!) Emily Henderson via Aperfectgray.com

(Love the candles on top of this bookshelf in the dining room!) Apartment Therapy

Windsor Smith via Cococozy

A book shelf in an alcove with a bed, Apartment Therapy

Build a secret passage! Or just add a door with shelves where you have

an existing open doorway. Image via Peter Pennoyer.

Put a single shelf high above. Image source unknown.

Above a nightstand. Image source unknown.

(Book side tables!) Nick Olsen via Habitually Chic on Flickr

Books on the coffee table, a classic. Image via Zatista

Books on top of the mantel. Image source unknown.

Window bookshelf, source unknown.

via Real Simple?

Bookshelf stairs via Apartment Therapy

Elizabeth Sullivan via Made by Girl

Caitlin and Samuel of Popham Design via Design Sponge