For the keen decorator, books are more than entertainment. When arranged well, these bound tomes become the most visually striking element of a room. Victoria Beckham demonstrates exactly how in her home office.
The fashion designer took to Instagram to share a video on how to use her latest cheek stain in the office of her home in Holland Park, West London. Though the product is stunning, what we're really intrigued by is her bookshelf styling in the background.
Behind Victoria, a set of wooden bookshelves is home to a treasure trove of novels reaching all the way up to the ceiling. They are complemented by dark wooden bookshelves that transform the corner of the room into a celebration of the written word. Photos and decorative objects on the bottom of the shelves offer a pretty visual contrast.
Recreate Victoria's look at home
Though you'll need to fill it with books, a wooden bookshelf can take you most of the way to making your book storage look as chic as Victoria's home. Here are our editors' picks of some of the best options on the market.
Sturdy and versatile, this wood case is a booklover's home essential. If you have an unused corner in your home office or living room, this piece is ideal for giving it a new life.
The shelving possibilities are endless with this gorgeous, acorn-finished wall unit. If you want to style your books with decorative objects, it's a great piece for spread out displays with lots of open space.
I love the lightweight look of this wooden and metal shelving unit, crafted from warming mango wood. If you have a modern space but still want it to feel elevated, this is the ideal bookshelf for you.
According to the experts, a tall narrow bookshelf is the ideal option for transforming an awkward corner in any space: the more modular the furniture, the more customizable to the specific home.
Bo Hellberg, CMO at Scandinavian design icon String Furniture, explains: 'Modular, open shelving provides a great way to fit storage into small spaces. The best thing about modular furniture is that it really can be installed anywhere.'
This low-effort approach to storage ideas requires just a bit of planning. Bo explains: 'There are only two things you need to consider. The first is making sure your shelving is deep and tall enough to store your belongings, but narrow enough that it doesn’t compromise your precious square footage.'
He continues: 'The second is making sure you use a mix of open shelving and cabinet styles to create a display unit that is flexible enough to hide the things you don’t want on show. You can design a bookshelf to suit any space with a range of shelving sizes. The coolest DIY project you’ll ever do.'
Victoria Beckham's tall wooden shelves showcase the ability of books to transform any space. If you have an awkward corner you don't know what to do with, the fashion designer's home is a great place to start.
