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    Hot In The Hive: Umbra Biblioteca Bookshelf

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    Anna Yu on Sep 15, 2009 6:23 AM PDT
    Sometimes, you never know when a serious case of design inspiration will hit you. Umbra Design Director Matt Carr is a great example of finding inspiration in an unlikely way. He found two vintage coffee tables, sawed them in half and stacked them on top of each other to make a bookshelf for his home. Luckily for us, we don't have to break out the band saw and carve through grandma's antique furniture to get the same look. (Well, you technically could, but the thought of possibly losing a limb is too terrifying). The Biblioteca Bookshelf reminds me a bit of something Salvador Dali would like. Though it is whimsical, it definitely has its uses. Now all your fashion books, guilty pleasure novels, and other knickknacks can all live in one place!


    Price: $520
    Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Umbra Biblioteca Bookshelf to the Hive.
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    Hot In The Hive: Falling Books Bookends By Art Ori

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 29, 2009 6:19 AM PDT
    Forget dull metal bookends that serve as only functional, minus the "fun" -- your at-home library deserves a little character, whether your collection includes a fond selection of your favorite fiction or a boring set of textbooks that could use a good dose of humor. Art Ori Designs is known for its clever metal works, all featuring silhouettes of different characters that bring a little life to otherwise boring household objects like napkin holders and coin trays. Their latest addition is the Falling Books Bookend, which supports your books at an angle in a way that conceals its frame, giving the illusion that your books are about to squash the tiny figures below! But don't worry -- the frame is sturdy enough to keep the cute little guys safe, and you won't have to crane your neck quite as far to read the book titles! It comes in three different colors and two shapes -- check them out at Design My World!


    Price: $35
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Falling Books Bookends to the Hive.
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    Cool Stuff Made of Reclaimed Wood!

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    meg donohue on Oct 2, 2008 8:20 AM PDT
    From furniture to home accessories to jewelry, artisans and even mainstream companies are now making objects from one of the greenest materials available: reclaimed wood. Reclaimed wood can come from a variety of sources--dilapidated homes, barn beams, and rail road tracks, to name a few--and its use keeps manufacturers from further depleting our world's forests. What's so great about that? Deforestation is one cause of global warming, not to mention all of the wildlife, ecosystems, and biodiversity that are harmed by clearing our forests. So, do the world a favor and shop for products made out of reclaimed, recycled, or sustainably harvested wood! Need some ideas? Check out my slideshow of cool products made with reclaimed wood!
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    Hive 5: Back To School Decor

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    B B on Aug 5, 2008 8:20 AM PDT
    The back to school advertising campaigns are already in full force and it isn't even August yet. All sarcasm aside, I already have school on the brain anyway. I've decided that if I'm going to dedicate my life to books for the the next school year, then they better have a pretty great place to pile up. Hivers have bookmarked some amazing versions of the bookshelf that leave the "assembly required" types at the bottom of the class. For a permanent fixture install a criss cross bookshelf. If you're a crafty type, create your own bookshelf with Werner Asslinger's genius device. Can't get up to get that next book? That's alright- with the book chair feel free to be an intellectual couch potato. Click SLIDESHOW to find these and many more innovative bookshelf concepts in the Hive.
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    Home Poll: Which Crazy Bookshelf Will Hold Your Summer Reading?

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    Lisanne Silverman on Jul 3, 2008 12:16 PM PDT
    For some, summer reading means a stack of new books (and possibly a poolside vacation on which to finish them). For others, it means cool new furniture to hold said books. The Hive's full of bookshelves, some crazy and some less so. Stylehive member AuntBee has hived not one but TWO super cool shelves, and since I couldn't possibly decide which one's cooler on my own, I'm leaving it up to you.

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    Home Style: Transform Your Piles of Books Into Design ...

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    meg donohue on Jun 13, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
    If you're a voracious reader like yours truly, your house is probably equally overrun with mad piles of magazines and books. Though I like that "library" look of walls of books, I still want our home to have an uncluttered modern look. So, what's a book lover to do? Hunt out cool shelving units that will display your books in new and interesting ways...like these attention-grabbing floating shelves from Umbra or the fabulous vertical shelf from West Elm! Another tip? Group books by the color on their spine - the blocks of color will add a great pop to any room! Check out my SLIDESHOW for more unique shelving ideas.
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