Books can be a difficult item in the home to know exactly what to do with. Some people have them cluttering their homes in disorganized piles on the floor, overwhelmed by their presence. While others just don’t know how to properly display them. The most common solutions being to stand them up right in books shelves or stack them neatly on a coffee table. But why even bother buying these expensive and archaic dust collectors (sorry books, the Kindle is the new sheriff in town) if you don’t plan on showing them off?

That’s right, the art books large enough to make their way to the top of your coffee table, are filled with beautiful layouts and stunning photos, that are often neglected behind their impressive dust jackets. So how do you display your books AND their precious content at the same time? Open them! I know, who would have thought.

Just like open faced sandwiches, open faced books are just as tasty to look at AND half the carbs. When methodically arranged with other closed books and decorative accessories, the open face book will not only spruce up your table, but you might even learn a thing or two. In fact, make a habit of displaying a different page every week – or everyday if you are the ambitious type. And remember, you may not be able to change your husband’s (or wife’s) old habits, but you sure can turn a new page in your own book.

Brooke