Empty bookcase

shy bobcat · ‎04-24-2010

I have two beautiful wood with glass front bookcases that I love. The shelves were full of old books that had an attractive vintage look. What began as a small chore of cleaning and clearing out old books has left me with empty bookshelves. My DH wanted to keep some old books from his graduate school years, in the event he decided to read or refer to them. He hasn't looked at these books in fifty years.

My question ... what to put on these empty bookshelves. I have some decorative pieces but don't want these shelves to be just for collectables. Any suggestions?

zitawins · ‎02-28-2017

BOOKS! interpesed with some special pieces you love.

32degrees · ‎10-28-2019

Books are the best. Or just get rid of it.

rms1954 · ‎06-06-2019

LED candles will add some nice soft light. You can lay some books down and set a small one on top or just set them on the shelf.

Janey2 · ‎06-07-2010

google how to decorate bookcase without books, many pictures and ideas

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

Remove the glass and put plants there.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I am lucky to have a glass front cabinet that my great grandmother got for her wedding. Would not part with and keep telling DD to keep her hands off 😂

I moved it to the dining room and keep all my tablecloths, placemats and napkins in it. Make a nice array of color too.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

Genealogy displays? One bookcase for your family, the other one for husband's and each shelf a different branch (ie mom's maternal line, dad's paternal line). You can include pictures, fan charts, mementos, maps, etc. Google for ideas.