Be honest, do you ever do #1?

The question is, how do you make them look perfectly curatedeclectic, but also intentional?

We tapped a few Southern designers for their tips, as well as their go-to book recs.

acrylic coffee table with styled stacked coffee table books

Credit:Courtesy of Amanda Khouri Interiors, by Caroline Sharpnack

Reimold will also match the subjects: “I choose themes to keep the literary decor cohesive.

For example, in my coastal home, I styled ocean- and beachy-themed books.”

It should be used to purposely punctuate or accentuate any accessory scheme, she explains.

Hanna Seabrook Living Room After in Louisville, Kentucky

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper

Nat Note Natalie Steen Living Room

Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins.