Plus, its a design move many interior designers love.

If you want to elevate your space, read on for 10 designer-approved ways to decorate with books.

Creating these vignettes throughout your home really make it special and personal.

Bookshelf with books of cohesive sizing

Studio Peake

In lieu of a side table, books can help fill the gap between an armchair and the wall.

According to Pass, its a great way to simplify a busy-looking bookcase.

The options are endless.

black fireplace filled with books

Brexton Cole Interiors

Design Tip

Try gathering colorful coffee table books to make a statement in your living room.

Consider vintage books to make new use of older items and add a charming touch to your bookshelves.

Runsewe loves strategically stacking books together as risers for items like lamps, vases, or plants.

Small book stack with cube vase on top holding white roses

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

Stacking books underneath items elevate them, adds dimension to the display, and provides a functional solution.

I love that there is a surprise solid color beneath the busy cover sleeves, Lake says.

Its a simple solution to giving your favorite books a refresh.

Slipper chair in living room corner with stack of books on floor

The Spruce / Jacob Fox

you might also try using fabric and glue to DIY a new cover.

And if youre willing to spend a little extra, you might order pre-made or custom book covers online.

Leave a book open to your favorite page on a nightstand or side table.

open shelving with various kitchen dishes and cookbooks

Ashley Montgomery Design

Keeping a book open as decor is also perfect for kitchens.

you might use a bookstand and leave the book open on your favorite recipe.

It adds a subtle element of texture and interest without overwhelming the visual space, Runsewe says.

neutral books on coffee table

Design byIsy’s Interiors/ Photo by Kirsten Francis

Stacking books for decoration can be a design hack thats just as stylish as it is functional.

By incorporating books as risers, you create visually dynamic displays while optimizing space utilization in a practical manner.

Color-coded bookshelves

Laura Cattano

Coffee table with colorful book stack decor

The Spruce / Jacob Fox

vintage books on shelves

Đặng Thanh Tú / Pexels

books as risers

Design byIsy’s Interiors/ Photo by Majid Aliyev

books turned around on bookshelf

Light Field Studios / Getty Images

books without covers

Image Source / Getty Images

books on nightstand

Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images

Serene Bedroom

Mani Tagba

book open in nightstand

Design byLove Lake Studio/ Photo by Kris Tamburello