Best Book Stand Ideas to Display Books with Style - Plate Stands of Australia

Hey there I am excited to chat about book stands and why Plate Stands of Australia has options that may just make your reading nook or little display corner way more fun and useful. I mean I think book stands are one of those things you never notice until you need them and then you are like where have you been all my life.

Why does the book stand rock?

So ok picture this I was hunched over my desk trying to read this cookbook while I cooked and the pages kept flopping closed and spoiling my flow of yummy ideas. It seems like such a small thing but using a simple stand changed everything. My pages stayed put. I could glance at the recipe while mixing in spices and basically cook without that mini meltdown on the counter because the pages kept shutting.

Book stand do that for you; they hold your book at just the right angle (most of the time) , keep your hands free and even make your bookshelf look like a cool little display. I think it is pretty neat.

Quick Peek at what book stands bring to the table?

Bullet points are fun so here goes -

• Hands free reading mode mastering a recipe or studying notes without juggling the book
• Better posture because your book is not hiding on the desk forever
• A cute display option for your cookbooks art books or special editions
• Protects the spine because the book is not laying flat flopping all over
• It just looks kinda classy even when you slouch on the couch with hot chocolate

Types of book stands you might see or want

Ok not exhaustive but here are some styles that Plate Stands of Australia might have ( I think You can imagine them right ).

• Simple tilted plate style stand maybe made of metal or acrylic
• Foldable stand that packs up small and comes on travel trips
• Adjustable stand you can tweak angle maybe even height so it fits phones tablets books
• Decorative stand that could be wood or bamboo maybe with little carved bits or patterns

I once used a foldable stand on a camping trip to prop up a little paperback and it felt pretty luxurious reading under the stars. Like I could just read without worrying about holding it for twenty minutes.

Picking the one that suits you

It is not rocket science but here are a few things I found useful when choosing -

1) Think about the size of your book, big like a coffee table art book or small like a paperback.
2) Is portability important? Do you need to pack it up or keep it sitting pretty?
3) What angle do you want, comfortable for cooking or ideal for display?
4) Material: Do you care for a more simple clean plastic or warm natural wood vibe?
5) Cleaning yep if you spill sauce or tea you don't want to freak out over stains.

Maybe have a little quiz in your mind. Is it for reading, studying cooking or just showing off. And then choosing the stand that matches that little inner quiz helps me pick the right thing pretty fast.

Personal Aside

I seem to pick up cookbooks more than I want to admit. It is like an attractive mess of recipes draws me in. And then I need a stand because I will definitely spill something on the page eventually. Can’t blame the cookbook for my butter fingers. But hey the stand saved that day.

Why do Plate Stands of Australia feel a bit extra special?

Ok so I may be biased but it feels like they care a bit more about quality and style without being snobby. The stands feel solid, not flimsy yet not over the top fancy. Just useful classy comfort. You may notice the simple details like the curve of the support or how nicely the edges are sanded and yeah I know I'm geeking out on book stands but it is fun to care about small things sometimes.

Quick tips to use your book stand better

Another bullet list because why not -

• Open your book gently to not strain the spine.
• Clean stand now and then especially if living room dust is a thing.
• Tilt it to match your reading angle, don't force yourself into awkward neck positions.
• If the stand is foldable, pack it with a soft cloth to stop scratches.
• Rotate your display book every now and then keep it fresh.

Closing Thoughts

So there you go my little chat on book stands from Plate Stands of Australia. I hope it feels like you are leaning in to having coffee with me. I may have rambled but I truly think a good stand can make reading, cooking, studying just a bit easier and even nicer on the eyes.

Give yours a try, pick one that fits you and I bet you will wonder how you ever lived without it. Before you know it you will probably find yourself showing it off to friends casually pointing out how cool your book stays open when cooking a curry or doing homework. Just a thought huh.