How To Style A Bookshelf (like a pro)

Home Decor Tips

Jun 3

Refreshing a room doesn’t have to mean buying all new things and moving furniture. I love doing simple updates like rearranging and improving the decor on my shelves to achieve a refreshed feel in my favorite spaces. When it comes to decorating bookshelves, it can be a little daunting to try and figure out what to put on each shelf so here are some simple tips to help you style a bookshelf, like a pro!

ADD HEIGHT Adding height to a shelf can help draw your eyes up making the space feel taller and offer a nice range of height between collected decor pieces. — **ADD HEIGHT**
Adding height to a shelf can help draw your eyes up making the space feel taller and offer a nice range of height between collected decor pieces.

STAND & LAY BOOKSIt’s no secret I love vintage hardback books in beautiful colors. They not only add color, but also height and texture when used as decor. I suggest laying some down to elevate pieces of pottery and also stand books together like you would see in a library. — **STAND & LAY BOOKS**
It’s no secret I love vintage hardback books in beautiful colors. They not only add color, but also height and texture when used as decor. I suggest laying some down to elevate pieces of pottery and also stand books together like you would see in a library.

ADD TEXTUREAdd beautiful dimension to a bookshelf by incorporating textured items like vintage frames and stands of beads. — **ADD TEXTURE**
Add beautiful dimension to a bookshelf by incorporating textured items like vintage frames and stands of beads.

TRAILING PLANTSPlants are always a great way to add depth and earthy element to your decor. I love using trailing plants as they help to draw your eye down to the next shelf. — **TRAILING PLANTS**
Plants are always a great way to add depth and earthy element to your decor. I love using trailing plants as they help to draw your eye down to the next shelf.

FOLLOW TO RULE OF 3’SA good rule of thumb when decorating a shelf is to follow the rule of 3’s which is grouping 3 items together on a shelf, which I say “lets make them friends.” Select 3 decor pieces with varying height and texture that compliment each other. — **FOLLOW TO RULE OF 3’S**
A good rule of thumb when decorating a shelf is to follow the rule of 3’s which is grouping 3 items together on a shelf, which I say “lets make them friends.” Select 3 decor pieces with varying height and texture that compliment each other.

COLLECT POTTERY YOU LOVE I love to collect organic shaped pottery and vessels I find at thrift stores and flea markets. Pottery in varying shapes and sizes are perfect pieces of decor for any bookshelf. — **COLLECT POTTERY YOU LOVE**
I love to collect organic shaped pottery and vessels I find at thrift stores and flea markets. Pottery in varying shapes and sizes are perfect pieces of decor for any bookshelf.

LIGHT IT UPIncorporate a focal point to the space by adding a light element to the mix! I love this white salt lamp I added to my bookshelf as it also acts as a calming night light in the entryway. — **LIGHT IT UP**
Incorporate a focal point to the space by adding a light element to the mix! I love this **white salt lamp** I added to my bookshelf as it also acts as a calming night light in the entryway.

BASKETSShelving is also perfect for additional storage which can be done tastefully with baskets. You can set 2 side-by-side on the bottom shelf for maximum storage. — **BASKETS**
Shelving is also perfect for additional storage which can be done tastefully with baskets. You can set 2 side-by-side on the bottom shelf for maximum storage.

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