All booked up - (or "where to put those accumulating volumes?")

I'm an avid reader and seem to be constantly accumulating books that I find it hard to let go of. Here in Paris, appartments aren't big and storage space is really restricted. One great solution that I've found for creatively "shelving" my favourite reads is this shelf by Umbra . The books look as if they're suspended in mid-air! I've put two in my washroom and they look fab!



I've also just recently come across this cunning device from
Studio Smeets Design in Holland : a shelf that is a light and bookstand all rolled into one!

It is sold via the Lili Lite website and gets lots of points for solving several problems in one go. Ideal for the more cosy city homes!