Beach Bookshelf Styling

I admit it, I have a book "problem". Addiction might be a better description; Interior Design, Travel, Coastal Cookbooks, business tomes and of course, a favorite novel or two....

They are stacked all over the floor in my office, (I already used up all the space in my built in "closet" bookshelves) hiding in nooks and crannies in my bedroom, on top of the dresser and window frame in my guest room, and stacked on our living room floor...

 After getting ready for company this past weekend, it has become suddenly very evident that I need to figure out a place for to organize my burgeoning collection. Quickly, before all of these books take over our house! 

We have plenty of wall space and extra corner space, not to just need to configure the space right. (and find the right furniture!)

Here are a few coastal bookshelf styling ideas that I have been collecting on our "Book Dreaming" Pinterest Page. What do you think?

From Down East Magazine - from their wonderful profile of the Quarry House in Maine. Love the nautical styling of this tiny office space!

So pretty with the light blue painted interiors of this bookshelf - looks great for displaying all kinds of beachy treasures.  Not sure that I would want to cover up all of that sky blue with books.... (source - Lonny Magazine)

So wish I had a nook like this! I could hide away from the world. Not sure if I would spend my time reading though, probably would just stare out at the harbor... (so sorry - not sure of the actual image source!)

From Country Living Magazine, an adorable reading spot complete with built in bench and cozy pillows. Love the color! (there's not quite enough books on this shelf though!)

What a fun project from Thrifty Decor Chick! If only I had someone small at my house, I would definitely try this. A remodeled unused closet with a new little padded bench and built in book shelves. The nautical themed light is perfect to light up this snuggle spot.

Love this space! Especially the extra built in space above the door frame. (so sorry - not sure of the actual image source!)

What a great use of a view corner! Pretty bookshelves underneath the windows creates an instant window seat. Not crazy about these particular cushions, but love the idea. (found on HomeDit.com, but probably not the original image source)

If only we had the space for a complete little room like this! Love the lights above the shelves, and the soft greens - not to mention that cool mermaid wall sculpture...(original image source unknown)

From Victoria at sfgirlbythebay.com - LOVE how her shelves in her San Francisco Cottage turned out! Sleek, modern and spaces for books and treasures.. Must see the whole blog post for her special pics.

Only in my dreams.... but how I lust after those tea bluel velvet cushions.

P.S. Most of the interior design and cookbooks shown above in my collection can be found at Liberty Bay Books on my curated book page! Check it out - Caron's Beach Reads

My latest fave - full of wonderful beach images and surfing boho decor!