Page-turning Inspiration: 7 Creative Ways to Use Books in Your Home Decor

Sometimes, the most stunning and clever home-decorating projects are those that are based on the simplest of ideas. For example, you can decorate with books, which give off an elegant, sophisticated feel, and you can do so creatively. Believe it or not, there are other ways to decorate with your favorite reads other than by simply placing them on shelves. Your most-prized novels -- or those already-read gems that have gathered dust in your garage, basement or attic -- would look gorgeous stacked arbitrarily around your home, on your coffee table or in an unexpected place! For all those book lovers out there and those seeking easy home-design ideas, I've rounded up some ideas such as these. Click through for 7 creative ways to use books in your home decor! - By Alli Worthington

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