There’s an art to successful bookshelf styling.
At first glance, decorating a bookshelf seems pretty straightforward.
You place yourfavorite readsin a neat row, and just like that,youre set.
Nicholas Potts
Read on to learn how they made it happenand feel free to steal some ideas for your own home.
Fitting several thousand books in a 950-square-foot apartment was inevitably a fight against geometry," Potts says.
The colorful book spines spanning the walls act as art in the otherwiseminimalistic space.
Jennifer Hughes
Instead of just putting up a bookcase and calling it a day, consider constructing built-in shelves.
When it comes to bookshelves in this arena, dont discount toys as a source of aesthetic inspiration.
But her styling advice can be applied to shelving in any room.
Jake Shea
Utilize the Extra Storage Space
Lauren Kolyn
Books?
DesignerAlexandra Gaterdecorated bookshelves with all of these items, but shes also used them to store her shoes.
Either way, a bit of lighting will make your bookshelf shine.
Jake Shea
Cake stands, for example, can showcase small accessories while adding color and whimsy to your shelving.
Grab a couple of favorite framed pieces and hang them on open shelves.
The addition of picture lights will make your setup appear even more grand and museum-like.
Jake Shea
Take a moment to do so to ensure that you’re always surrounded by loved ones.
Of course, you might weave in other accent pieces, too, asLaura Lernerdid here.
It’s always wise to place baskets on the lowest shelf, not the highest, the designer explains.
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Grab agreen friendor two!
Opting for mismatched planters, asLaura Tribbettdid here, creates more of a collected, laid back look.
Better yet, bookworms will appreciate having some space left over for forthcoming releases!
Lauren Kolyn
“The more decorative the bookend, the better,” she says.
“I love anything from simple marble block bookends to super decorative vintage brass mid-century ones.”
Arrange your books both vertically and horizontally and create a few different rows as needed.
Tessa Neustadt
make room for them to stand out on your bookshelf, as the team atLucas Eilersdid in this home.
Nicholas Potts
Mark Mauldin
Mark Mauldin
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Life Created
Paige Rumore
Margaret Rajic
Margaret Rajic
Margaret Rajic
Julie Soefer
Julie Soefer
Julie Soefer
Julie Soefer
Divya Pande
Jane Beiles
Stephen Karlsich
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