Original Curated by Color Books by the Foot
Books by the Foot: Color-Curated Filler Books — Juniper Custom
There is a reason Books by the Foot has become one of the most beloved tools in an interior designer's arsenal. The ability to bring instant color, warmth, and visual rhythm to a bookshelf — without the years it takes to organically build a collection — is genuinely transformative. And when the books are this carefully chosen, this consistently beautiful, the result feels anything but shortcut.
Juniper Custom's color-curated filler books are the original, the trusted, and the best.
The Collection
These are high-quality hardcover books in previously owned condition, selected and displayed with their colorful bindings exposed — creating that rich, layered, chromatic effect that designers and homeowners have come to love. Available in ten carefully considered colors, they can be ordered individually or mixed across multiple hues, giving you complete creative control over the palette your shelves will wear.
Each linear foot includes approximately 10 books, making it easy to calculate exactly what your project needs. The minimum order is one foot per color — whether you're refreshing a single shelf or styling an entire room, there's a configuration that works for your vision.
Quality You Can Count On
At Juniper Custom, we take the quality and consistency of our products seriously — and our filler books are no exception. Every title undergoes our rigorous quality control and screening process before it earns a place in one of our collections. We inspect for condition, visual appeal, and cohesion, ensuring that every foot of books you receive meets the high standards our clients have come to expect after 25 years. We always avoid duplicate titles within an order, so your shelves feel genuinely varied and thoughtfully assembled.
Because these collections are curated by color rather than content, the images shown are representative examples of what you'll receive. Spine text color will vary across titles, adding to the natural, collected aesthetic that makes color-coordinated bookshelves so visually compelling and endlessly stylish.
A Note on Timing
Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your order to ship. Great curation takes time, and every foot is assembled with care.
Custom Orders & Special Requests
For orders exceeding 10 feet, colors not currently shown in our collection, or specific project requirements, our client services team is here to help. Reach out at clientservices@junipercustom.com to discuss your vision, timing, and pricing — we love a good project.
Trade pricing is reflected across all orders. No additional discounts are available. Due to the bespoke, custom nature of every Juniper Custom order, all sales are final.
For more information, please see our FAQ page.
Juniper Custom
Juniper Custom curates & designs handcrafted book sets and libraries that are works of art for your shelves. Our thoughtfully curated collections elevate beloved classics and pop culture favorites with custom designed jackets, designed and made in our Boulder, Colorado design studio.
At Juniper Custom, we believe in making the custom process as easy as possible for our customers. Our dedicated client service team is always ready to assist you, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
To learn more about Juniper Custom and the process, visit our Frequently Asked Questions, found HERE.
Email clientservices@junipercustom.com if you still have questions. Thank you!