When wandering through your local library, you’ll know that books are stored and organised to a set of rules. They may be ‘filed’ according to the Dewey Decimal System or in the fiction area alphabetically according to author. A system had to be invented and let’s face it for the quantities involved, it’s a good one, which has stood the test of time, however I’m not suggesting that ‘home’ libraries need to be as strict.

Find ‘Your’ Style

What works for you? Do you like to file your books alphabetically, by subject or by author? Regardless, the main aim of the game is to be able to ‘find’ a title when you need to. The rest is common sense and aesthetics.

What I mean by ‘common sense’?

Work to the space and the décor surrounding it. Store books in areas where they’ll be used e.g. where possible store cookbooks either in or near to the kitchen. Children’s titles will be in the child’s room or play area to encourage reading if possible next to a cozy reading nook. Books for schoolwork in the study; and craft or hobby books in the area they’ll be referenced.

For the rest of this article containing information on how to:

  • Declutter your book collection;
  • Aesthetics & Styling;
  • Book Shelf Safety for little ones;
  • Inspirations and Links for storing your Recipe Books & Creating Kid’s Reading Nooks

click on the link below …

© 2012 Angela Miller-Davis. For more tips, ideas and links, visit the Less Equals More Blog and keep up to date by hitting the Like button to follow us on Facebook. Angela Miller-Davis is a Professional Organiser based on the Gold Coast, who helps people to find solutions for an organised lifestyle and is a member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organisers).

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