Dunes Cream & Ivory Decorative Books
Soft, sandy neutrals that make any shelf look calm and finished.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Books by color
Books by color, ready to style.
Real hardcover books sorted by spine color, so your shelves look calm and intentional. Pick one palette or mix two or three.
How to choose
Start with the room.
Pick colors already in the space: the sofa, the rug, the paint. Most shelves look best with two or three palettes, in roughly a 60 / 30 / 10 split between a main color, a supporting color and an accent.
Not sure? Cream and tan suit almost any room, and a little navy or charcoal adds depth.
| Room | Try |
|---|---|
| Living room | Dunes + Driftwood (Dunes cream with Driftwood tan) |
| Coastal home or rental | Sandbridge + Tidewater (Sandbridge, or Tidewater navy with Dunes) |
| Sunroom, bath or nursery | Sea Glass + Dunes (Sea Glass aqua with Dunes cream) |
| Home office | Storm + Tidewater (Storm charcoal or Tidewater navy) |
| Den, study or dining room | Autumn Oak + Driftwood (Autumn Oak with Driftwood) |
| Kitchen or garden room | First Day of Spring + Dunes (First Day of Spring green with cream) |
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Choose your palette
Driftwood Tan & Soft Brown Decorative Books
Warm, weathered neutrals with the patina of well-loved cloth bindings.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Tidewater Navy & Blue Decorative Books
Deep harbor blues with a crisp, nautical edge.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Sea Glass Aqua & Soft Blue-Green Decorative Books
Washed aqua and soft blue-green, like glass worn smooth by the tide.
From $42.99 · 1 ft $74.99
First Day of Spring Green Decorative Books
Fresh, leafy greens from sage to moss.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Storm Black & Charcoal Decorative Books
Moody, graphic darks for modern and dramatic shelves.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Autumn Oak Burgundy, Rust & Deep Brown Decorative Books
Rich, warm library tones for a cozy, collected look.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Sandbridge Navy & Cream Decorative Books
A ready-made navy-and-cream mix, the classic coastal pairing.
From $39.99 · 1 ft $69.99
Representative photo. Your books will match the color palette shown. Every lot is real hardcover books in good used condition.
Why shop with us
- Free shippingContinental U.S. & D.C., included in every price.
- 90-day returnsNo restocking fee. Buyer pays return shipping.
- Real hardcoversSorted by spine color. Good used condition.
- TrackingEmailed on every order. Secure Stripe checkout.
Questions, answered
What are decorative books?
Real hardcover books sorted by spine color, so a shelf, mantel or coffee table looks finished the day the box arrives. You choose a palette and a size: a five-book stack, one foot or two feet. Titles vary.
Will every book be the same shade?
No. Each palette includes a range of related shades, such as ivory, cream and oatmeal in Dunes. That variation looks natural and collected.
Are the books sorted by the cover or the spine?
By spine color, since that is what shows on a shelf. Front and back covers may be a different color.
Where do you ship?
Shipping is free and included in every price. We ship to the continental U.S. and D.C. only. We can’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, APO/FPO or international addresses. You’ll get an email with tracking when your order ships.
Can I return my books?
Yes. 90-day returns: the buyer pays return shipping, there’s no restocking fee, and sales tax is refunded along with the purchase price. Email info@riverbirchbooks.com to start a return.
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