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Looking for a little design inspiration? You got it! Today for our Friday favorite, we are sharing with you some of our favorite design books at the moment.

1. Clinton Smith – At the moment, three new tomes are wrestling for space on my nightstand, and I can’t get enough of any of them: Rooms to Inspire in the City by Annie Kelly, architect Bobby McAlpine’s The Home Within Us and designer Thomas O’Brien’s American Modern.
2. Kate Abney – I know it’s cliché, but Domino: The Book of Decorating is such a wonderful resource for someone like me who’s just starting out. Celerie Kemble’s To Your Taste is great, too. It really shows how to create transitional interiors that reflect individuality—with a Southern spin. I saw Bazaar Style at an outdoor market once and almost bought it—it’s such a neat collection of eclectic spaces. Oh and Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens People. What a dream.
3. Rachel Cardina Lasserre – Lately, I have been on a French style obsession reading French Home by Josephine Ryan. I also look forward to reading photographer Todd Selby’s new book The Selby is In Your Place as soon as I get my hands on a copy!
4. Heather J. Paper – Admittedly, I’m fickle when it comes to design books; I tend to love the one I’m with. At the moment, it’s Alessandra Branca’s New Classic Interiors. But ask me tomorrow and it may well be another!

Now, it’s your turn! Share with us what’s on your coffee table or nightstand.

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Books

If I was ever to be granted one wish, I would wish to be the owner of a quaint (and successful) bookstore. I would have no problem filling it, as the floor of my tiny bedroom currently acts as storage space for a plethora of novels, cookbooks, design books and treasured story books from my childhood. I love reading, but I love collecting books even more. Unfortunately, I always seem to have to step over (and usually bump over) a stack of books as I make my way through my room. But this summer, I’ll be moving into a new home with a much larger bedroom, so I’ve been researching creative ways to display my lovely treasures. Here’s what I’ve found:

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I love how this example treats books like artwork. How poetic!

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Here’s an inspiring use of ordinary crates. Like the first example, this is a great way to display random knick-knacks along with books.

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I love the fun and bold look of this wooden bookcase. And it has room for hundreds of books!

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Lastly, perhaps when I move into my own 12,000 square-foot mansion in the far, far distant future, I’ll reproduce this gem of library designed by Stan Topol  for the 2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House. I could spend every hour of the day in this library, surrounded by my precious books. That indeed would be an ideal life.

What are some inspiring ways you’ve seen books displayed?

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