To calm you down, take you far away from what's giving you stress, recharge your imagination and help you unwind after a long tiring day, books are the new best roommate for the year. And we totally agree. Having established that, let's move on to giving them a comfortable stay with you. We pick out some of the most interesting and doable ideas to incorporate creative bookshelves into your interior plans.

Divide and Rule

We love this idea of creating step-like bookshelves to store books. You can use the boxes to classify and categorise your titles (alphabetical, author-wise, and so on), making them easier to find.

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Easy to access

Look for options that give you easy access to your favourite reads. Think out of the box. Create unique & creative bookshelf that enhances the look your entire room.

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Easy On the Eye

Look for smart wrought-iron shelves if you haven't got too large a collection. Also, furniture like that can be rested easily against any wall without appearing too clunky or cluttered.

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Open Up

Open shelves waiting to be filled and lined up with books are a stunning option for the den. Plan your bookshelves strategically around the wall where you intend to put your television.

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Willy Wonka (Wall shelves)

Plan your shelves on a wall in your bedroom if you like reading yourself to sleep. You can choose a slightly edgy layout for your bookshelves to add a new dimension to your room's decor.

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Reader's Nook

There's nothing like a well-planned library, especially if it comes designed with an inbuilt seating area. This is personally one of our favourite ideas for a light and contemporary library effect along on wall.

Project: Kaizad Dinshaw. Photograph: Vikrant KharatCozy study Corner

We love absolutely love this little reading corner posted lately by Bhavna Bhatnagar of the Indian Summer on her Instagram handle.