Rainbow book effect

With all the heavy reading I've been into lately that require laser focus attention, I've been craving just looking at pretty images, like a toddler enjoying a picture book. It's one of life's simple pleasures to flip the pages of design magazines and be inspired.

I love how creative people can get with their book collection. Here's a photo of how room design integrates beautifully with shelved books arranged by spine color. It creates a beautiful rainbow effect and quickly livens up a room. Maybe one day I'll loosen up to try this but right now my books sit neatly by category for ease of reference.

photo: eccentric scholar

Apartment Therapy features these trendy tower bookcases. Maybe, maybe not your style. Are they really practical and space saving?