Abode of a Fervent Swedish Bibliophile
Displaying Books in Small Spaces: Swedish Homes Offer Inspiration
In Berlin, homes are filled with collections of books, each one a testament to the love of reading. When it comes to displaying books in small spaces, Swedish homes offer some inspiring strategies.
One common approach is to maximize vertical storage and use multifunctional furniture. For instance, the IKEA's SKÅDIS pegboard, customizable with various accessories, can hold books alongside other small items, doubling as a bedside table, ideal for small bedrooms or loft beds.
Small open shelves placed next to a loft bed or seating area provide easy access to books without taking up additional floor space, keeping the display simple and accessible.
Utilizing the space under beds with storage boxes like IKEA’s SOCKERBIT storage bin can store books and other items out of sight but within easy reach. This practice is excellent for maintaining a neat environment in small apartments or bedrooms.
IKEA has introduced innovative, affordable alternatives to traditional shelves that emphasize open, airy designs with metal grids, offering a modern and visually light way to display favourite books in small homes without adding bulk.
Furniture on castors or stackable stools can double as storage platforms or temporary book holders, allowing residents to adapt their living space dynamically while still keeping books displayed stylishly.
These approaches emphasize functional aesthetics typical of Swedish design, balancing practical storage needs with a clean and inviting home environment.
The Stockholm home, photographed by Elin Sylwan and styled by Petra Yngfalk for Historiska Hem, features high up bookshelves. Another home showcased is a fascinating home of a Swedish artist. The Boho Berlin Home, with its plants, books, and wall art, also offers a creative display of books.
The article, published by Historiska Hem, also features a cosy Stockholm flat in tones of pink, ochre, and green, as well as homes in Copenhagen, Denmark, and other creative Stockholm homes, all of which feature books.
Interior design in small spaces can be effortlessly enhanced through Swedish lifestyle, particularly home-and-garden strategies. For instance, multipurpose furniture such as the IKEA's SKÅDIS pegboard, serving as a bedside table and book shelf, is an effective solution for small bedrooms or loft beds. Similarly, using open shelves under loft beds or in seating areas, like those seen in the Stockholm home showcased by Historiska Hem, keeps the display accessible while minimizing floor space.
