Book Toppers to Try at Home

I’m a big fan of using books in my home decorating, but a pile of books with nothing on top just looks…empty.  You need a book topper.  A what?  Yes that’s right I called it a book topper.  A book topper is just something you put on top of your pile of books to finish it off and create a little vignette.

What do you use as a book topper?  I have previously written some tips on choosing a book topper in Home Decor Styling Secret 1.  Today, I want to share some of my favourite book toppers that you can use.

Straight & Square Book Toppers

Stay with the straight lines of the books, and use a glass or decorative box as your book topper.

Contrasting Shape Book Toppers

Contrast the straight lines of the books by using a book topper with a rounded or more organic shape.

Blue coral available from Daly House Lifestyle

Add a Touch of Nature

Add flowers or greenery to the mix.

Book Topper Ideas:

• Glass box
• Bone inlay or other decorative box
• Coral, shells and driftwood
• Ginger Jar, blue and white china
• Cloche
• Candle
• Vase
• Pot plant
• Sphere shaped decor
• Star shaped decor

GREAT DECORATING BOOKS

Here is where you can get some of the books featured in this story:   The Joy of Decorating by Phoebe Howard   |   Island Style by India Hicks   |   Country by Jasper Conran   |   How to Decorate by Shannon Fricke   |   Romantic Style by Selina Lake & Sara Norrman   |   Vintage Chic by Cabbages & Roses   |   New Vintage by Tahn Scoon   |   The Pottery Barn books are over 10 years old.  You may be able to find second hand copies on Amazon.

So what do you use as a book topper?  Let me know.  Don’t say a box of tissues on a pile of magazines next to the bed – I already have that one covered.

I'm Kylie, and I love to share practical home decorating and styling tips. I'm a qualified interior designer and self taught crafter and DIY'er. I'm addicted to decorating, and can't walk past a homewares shop without going in for a look. I live in a 1930's Queenslander in Brisbane's inner suburbs which I'm turning into a home one project at a time.