One thing I like is a pretty cookbook filled with vibrant colors of the finished dish. But where should you store them? I am a firm believer that they should be displayed and within reach. Either use a cookbook stand and display a specific recipe like I’ve done for clients or use built-ins or floating shelves to house them. Group by meal type (dinner, apptetizer etc) or kind (soul food, Chinese, Thai) or do one of my favs and group by color…

You can do this fun trick by repurposing a frame and using fishing line to hang books….

You can stack them pyramid style and top with small jars of edibles like nuts or candy. This is more styling but still very functional…

If you have a lot and not any built-ins, use this vertical bookshelf. The many shelves allows you to store like kinds easily plus it takes up minimal space…

If you have a massive kitchen island with built-in shelving, you get extra points if you paint the backs & insides with a color that compliments the kitchen…

{Images via The EveryGirl, Tamara Kaye-Honey, Apartment Therapy & Haus Design}