Bookcase styling

If you're just lining up your books alphabetically on metal shelving units, you're missing out on a great decorating opportunity. A well-styled bookcase pairs functionality with aesthetics, letting your books become part of the decor and an expression of your personal style. With a selective arrangement of books, collectibles, and objects of art, you can create a tableau that’s both practical and beautiful. Try these styling tips to give a boring bookcase a sophisticated makeover.

Discover creative ideas for decorating a shelf that you can use to style any size bookcase or floating shelf in your home!

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In this 'real life' interior style inspiration, you'll get some practial, realistic tips on bookshelf styling when you have a lot of books.

Beyond just housing your favorite reads, bookcases offer a unique opportunity to display decor, collectibles, and personal mementos. Explore ways to curate eye-catching arrangements with a mix of horizontal and vertical stacks, interspersed with art pieces, plants, and decorative objects that reflect your personality. Learn how to choose the right bookcase style—from minimalist floating shelves to grand, traditional pieces—that complements your home's decor. Discover styling tips to achieve…

The stylish storage experts at HGTV share pro tips for beautifying your built-in bookshelves and bookcases.

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Do you have some blank bookshelves that deserve to be styled? Yeah, well, I'm here to help you beautifully fill that void. ;-)

When I was growing up, my family’s living room bookshelf was full of my parents’ law books. It wasn’t until I developed my own style that I realized I don’t have to stock my shelves like attorneys—and my bookshelves no longer have to be boringEven though I’m a literary buff, bookshelf trends have helped me see that shelves don’t always have to be exclusively for books, either. Looking to upgrade your own bookshelf game?

It is hard to make your apartment feel homey and comfortable. This article will state a few helpful tips to decorating your apartment and making it feel more cozy.