Nothing says ‘cosy home’ more than books, and we’ve found the perfect way to add some literary style to your surroundings with our pick of the top ten book-themed home accessories. Happy reading!
1. Book clock, Getting Personal
Book clock, £20.99 from Getting Personal
An ideal addition to your bookshelf or library table, this chunky book clock is bright and cheerful and would make a perfect present for a ook lovr. £20.99, available from Getting Personal.
2. Mary Poppins book art, IN-SPACES
Mary Poppins print artwork
This book artwork features a quote from children’s classic Mary Poppings printed on a vintage book page. The frame is handmade in England by a local family business using ethically sourced wood, and can be either hung on the wall or stood on a bookshelf. £25, available in a range of other books as well, from IN-SPACES.
3. Conceal vertical book display, Umbra
Conceal vertical book display, £14.50
Here’s a really ‘novel’ idea. Many of us have beautiful coffee table books on display, but they can get in the way. Now, you can hang them on your walls with this special holder. This means you can show your books off, while still keeping them handy for reading. £14.50 each, available from Red Candy.
4. Bookshelf wallpaper, Mineheart
Bookshelf wallpaper for the perfect library
If you can’t afford a proper library, here’s the next best thing. This wallpaper features antique books on wooden shelves to give a room a really cosy look. £70 per 50cm x 250cm roll, available from IN-SPACES.
5. Pride and prejudice cushion cover, Literary Emporium
Pride & Prejudice cushion cover, £18
Unleash your inner Elizabeth Bennett this natural cotton cushion cover featuring a book page extract from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
The extract features Mr Darcy’s famous declaration of love to Elizabeth. Screen printed in the UK, the cover measures 40cm x 40cm (no pad included). £18, available from the Literary Emporium.
6. Vintage books pattern paper, Purldeco
Self-adhesive book design wallpaper
This quirky printed self adhesive wallpaper is custom made to the customer’s exact measurements. It’s ideal to add interest to a study, or as a cover on a door, cabinet or any flat surface. The image is printed on a self adhesive wallpaper material which is easy to apply, and can be removed and reused. Prices from £45/square metre, available from Purldeco.
7. Oscar Wilde inspirational artwork, Literary Emporium
Oscar Wilde quote print, £11
This starry sky print features the famous Oscar Wilde quote, ‘we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars’. Designed with a inky watercolour effect, this star print would make a lovely addition to a library or study and is a perfect gift for a book lover. Supplied unframed, £11 from the Literary Emporium.
8. Alice in Wonderland mug, Sophie Allport
Alice in Wonderland mug, £10
Everyone’s favourite classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll celebrates its 150th anniversary throughout 2015 and British designer Sophie Allport has created a limited edition collection of homewares to commemorate the occasion, based on the original colour artwork. The collection will include a range of stationery, fine bone china, children’s bags and kitchen textiles, and launches on the 1st June 2015. We like this mug, £10. For more information, visit the Sophie Allport website.
9. Poetry books teaport, Carters of Suffolk
Poetry book teapot, £69.99
This beautifully detailed teapot depicts a stack of leather bound poetry books, by classic British and European poets such as Rosetti, Keats, Byron and others . It’s hand made and hand painted in Suffolk, and costs £69.99 from Carters of Suffolk.
10. Personalised Pride & Prejudice print, Jonny’s Sister
Personalised Pride & Prejudice print, £20
Ideal as a wedding gift or birthday present, this artwork features a couple silhouette filled with a transcript from Pride and Prejudice and has a quote from the book below. It’s personalised with a couple’s names, and comes mounted and framed. £20 from Jonny’s Sister.
