How to decorate a bookshelf with books

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

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.

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?

Transform your bookcase from cluttered to curated! Learn pro secrets for a stylish and organized display that elevates any space.

Decorating shelves can seem easy to do until you try it. I have some great ideas and tips for you to get the farmhouse style look like Joanna Gaines on your open shelving! I go over how to use a mirror, how to layer and much more! So get the Fixer Upper look now! #Homedecor #Farmhouse #JoannaGaines

9 Charming Ways To Decorate With Books In Your Home

Bookshelf styling is one of our favourite hobbies. It's always fun to look at our book collection and consider which titles we'd like to showcase. This can be driven by content, genre, theme or cover artwork. We go with our instinct and whatever interests us at the time, but we always try to present the

How to style a built-in bookcase. I'm sharing step by step instructions on how you can easily decorate any size 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.