It was cropping up everywhere a few years ago, and now I’m seeing it again: pretty framed prints hung in front of bookshelves. I am definitely a book hoarder myself, and I love the floor-to-ceiling bookcases in my office, but they do take up precious wall space to hang my ever-growing collection. I’m inclined to like this inventive idea of combining these two loves, if I can make it seem a bit more practical. I would hate to be constantly reaching around frames – perhaps if the art was hiding infrequently used books? Or maybe this is a very clever way of hiding away stereo equipment or your combination safe? What do you think – do you love it or hate it?

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