If you have a black thumb when it comes tending house plants, then this is the tree for you. 

Plant it anywhere in your home, regardless of the amount of light it will receive, and you'll never have to worry about finding someone to water it while you're away on vacation. 

It's the Booktree, and it will be the best "tree" that you've ever owned!

WHERE TO USE IT

When I first saw this tree-shaped bookshelf, I fell in love with its simple beauty and my wife immediately had some ideas of her own on how we could incorporate it into our home. 

Entryway 

Having this shelf at the entryway is friendly and intriguing way for you to welcome guests into your home. You open the door, greet your guests and usher them in, and their eyes immediately fall on this unique "tree" that is growing from your floor! Lower shelves could be a place for you to rest your keys or items that you need as you head out the door. Upper shelves could be a great place to rest some fresh flowers or unique items that keep your guests engaged and interested in your decor.

Bare Spots  

Do you have a wall in your home that looks a little "naked?" Dress it up with the Booktree! It not only offers storage space but it also adds an extra special touch (and visual interest) to those barren walls that you would like to fill. Avoid cluttering the shelves with too many items. Have a few of your favorite books or perhaps some unique objects that you've gathered during any travel adventures. Use it to divide large furnishings on the same wall, as well.



The Valitalia Basedo sofa featured in this living room is enhanced by the simple beauty of the Booktree.
The Valitalia Basedo Sofa alone is a beautiful addition to any living room (top), but see how the Booktree makes the space complete with a few books and plants (bottom).

Kitchen Herbs  

It looks like I will have to buy two Booktrees for my home: one for my studio and one that my wife would like to put in the kitchen. Her idea is to place some herb plants on the shelves so that they are readily available when she cooks, but she also liked the idea of having a "flowering" tree in the kitchen. A unique and creative way to mix functionality and design.

Add your favorite kitchen herbs, house plants or recipe books. The Booktree is functional and attractive, so use it to your advantage in order to add extra storage space while wowing your guests.
Add on your favorite kitchen herbs, house plants or recipe book. The Booktree is functional and attractive, so use it to your advantage in order to add extra storage space while wowing your guests.

Family Tree

Knowing about one's family history is important, and a great way to display family photos, and therefore family heritage, is to literally use this shelf as a "Family Tree." The main branches could contain your own family unit, and you could paint additional branches as needed to include the previous generations from each side of your family.

Don't forget the children's room! Whether a bedroom or playroom, the Booktree is a fun addition to display favorite books, toys and prized possessions of the little ones in your family.

Promote a tidy room for your child with the Booktree shelf - use it to store books, toys, trophies or anything else that your child treasures.
Use this shelf to create a "book forest" in your child's room. Keep things neat, tidy and nature-friendly!

Interested in a Booktree of your own? Shop online now or see it in person at our Paramus, NJ showroom. 

 

*This article has been translated and edited by Rachel Rushing (blog contributor).