There's something endlessly cosy about the right blend of curated clutter. None more so than a perfectly overstacked set of bookshelves.

It’s the quiet spirit of a home — equal parts lived-in and aspirational. The best iterations layered with not just with spines and titles, but with time: mismatched photo frames, well-used candles, ceramics souvenirs from years of vacations gone by. Minimalism, never heard of her. A packed set of bookshelves is a kind of gentle chaos that’s both intimate and inviting. Because the stacked bookshelf isn’t just storage, it’s storytelling. A subtle signal of who you were, who you are, and who you're becoming.

Our favourite Instagram interiors are a case in point, a testament to the beauty and accessory that is a properly displayed collection of well-thumbed tomes. Below, we present to you, the interior inspiration that proves a set of stacked bookshelves is always chic – and the perfect decor choice.

 

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