5 Ways to Use an EMPTY BOOK Medium Around the Home

By PUEBCO ONLINE STORE | Published: 2026-11-01

Category: How-to Guides

An EMPTY BOOK Medium is a small, useful box disguised as a book. Here are five practical ways to store, display, and gift it, plus the mistakes to avoid.

Quick answer

Treat the EMPTY BOOK Medium as a small, lidded box that happens to look like a book. Decide what it should hold and where it will sit before you fill it, then choose the Type whose size and material suit that spot.

Why the Medium size changes how you use it

The Medium version is small enough to sit on a shelf or bedside table without dominating the surface, but not so small that it only holds paper clips. That middle ground is why it works for both storage and display: it can hide everyday clutter in one room and hold a few meaningful objects in another.

The trade-off is capacity. If you need to store a large collection, a single Medium book will not be enough; plan on one book per category of small items rather than one book for everything.

Match the Type to the job, not the look

The EMPTY BOOK Medium comes in several Type options with different cover materials and dimensions. A PU or canvas cover with an MDF body and velvet lining is the practical choice for items that could scratch or rattle, because the velvet cushions them. The dimensions vary by Type, so check the listed width, depth, and height against what you plan to put inside before ordering.

One limitation to accept: the catalog does not list a weight capacity or a closure mechanism for every Type. If you plan to store something heavy or keep the book in a bag, confirm those details with the store first rather than assuming.

Five ways to put an EMPTY BOOK Medium to work

Step 1: Choose a home for it before you fill it: Pick the exact shelf, drawer, or table where the book will live, then measure the available width, depth, and height. Compare those measurements with the dimensions listed for each Type. A common mistake is buying by cover style first and discovering the book is too tall for the shelf or too small for the items you had in mind. Write the measurements down and take them with you when you order.
Step 2: Sort the contents into one category per book: Decide whether the book will hold desk supplies, jewelry, charging cables, or keepsakes, and keep it to one category. Mixing categories makes the book harder to use because you have to dig past unrelated items. If you have several categories, use one Medium book per category rather than cramming them together. Label the inside of the lid with a small sticker if you plan to own more than one.
Step 3: Line the interior before adding anything sharp: The velvet lining on many Types protects contents, but loose keys, tools, or metal clips can still press into the lining over time. Place small items in a soft pouch or wrap them before putting them inside. Check the lining for grit before closing the book, since trapped particles can leave marks. Shake out the book monthly if it holds keys or coins.
Step 4: Use it as a keepsake display, not just a hiding place: For an empty book as a keepsake, choose a Type whose cover suits the room and place the book face-out on a shelf with the spine visible. Store only a few meaningful objects inside, such as letters, tickets, or a small photograph, so the book stays easy to open and close. Avoid overfilling it; the cover should close without pressure. Photograph the contents once a year so you remember what is inside.
Step 5: Prepare it as a gift with the recipient's use in mind: An empty book gift idea works best when the book arrives with a purpose. Choose a Type that matches the recipient's room, and include a short note suggesting what it could hold. If you are unsure, pick a neutral cover material and a mid-range size. Do not seal the book in tight wrapping that could press on the cover during storage. Keep the receipt and the Type name in case the recipient wants a different size.

Product facts

EMPTY BOOK / Medium: EMPTY BOOK / Medium is available in multiple Type options, including Concrete Manual BK, Concrete Manual GY, Engineering Plastics, Fiberglas Plastics, Parts Book, and Metals and others, with dimensions such as W110 x D170 x H32mm and W135 x D200 x H35mm. Because the Type determines both the cover material and the exact footprint, you can pick a size that fits a specific shelf or drawer instead of settling for one generic box.
EMPTY BOOK / Medium