Book lovers, your dream design trend has arrived!
But keep in mind: The bookshelf wealth trend is more about authenticity than actually following something trendy.
So how do you achieve bookshelf wealth?
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Closed-back shelves may be ideal for keeping your stacks from slipping out the back.
(IKEA’s classic Billy bookshelvesare a great budget option.)
The secret to bookshelf wealth is showcasing the books you actually read and treasure.
Feel free to sort your books however you deem fit.
Or keep your all-time favorite books front and center, and set aside a shelf for the to-be-reads.
Just don’tI repeat, donotstack them with the spines toward the wall.
And don’t think you have to have them all neatly sorted.
That’ll give you the perfect lived-in look that screams “bookshelf wealth.”
Add in Artwork
An essential part of adding personality?
Pop in personal photos and artwork.
Again, nothing should look super planned or precious.
Prop a watercolor print against one stack of books, and top another stack with a framed photo.
Another caveat: Don’t go putting your artwork and photos in the same color and style of frames.
Opt for a variety to add to that lovely haphazard styling.
And don’t forget the lighting!
Keep Adding and Subtracting
Any reader worth their salt knows their book collection is constantly evolving.
And your bookshelves should, too.
