Bookcase styling

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

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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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?

How To Style Built Ins and Bookcases | Design Tips and Tricks | Park & West Home Blog | Home Decor How To

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…

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Welcome to the first official post of summer! Here in the South, the days are now wonderfully long, it's much too hot for coffee, and the humidity gives everyone's hair a life of its own. I love every single minute of it! My bookshelves have been the same for a good while, except for a tweak here and there, and I'm thinking of making some changes. Before I do, I thought I'd show you how they are currently styled and share some of my favorite styling tips and ideas. We have dark built-ins on…

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