How to arrange bookshelves display

Get your books organized with this gorgeous bookshelf inspiration. #books #bookshelves #interiordesign

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.

Styling your room can be challenging, so we're breaking down all the steps and best tips to style a console, bookshelf, and coffee table.

Does decorating a bookshelf leave you stumped? Here you'll find 5 no-fail formulas for nailing your bookshelf decor styling game!

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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.

They're called BOOKS! Let me show you how I decorate with books that I already have in my home. This trendy, smart decor style is HOT!

Tips on how to style built in shelves and open shelving. Style your shelves to create the perfect "shelfie"! #builtinshelves #openshelves #bookshelves #builtins #designtips

While these items aren't necessarily what would go with your decor, they show how to use a nice variety of items to style a bookcase. Your eye wants to bounce around and see everything!

These bookshelf ideas will show you how to style yours like an interior designer would. We spoke to experts for their tips and tricks for how to make your bookshelves look just right.