by Humble Haven
Oh the possibilities!
A bookshelf can be the epitome of your personal style and the focal point of any space. They can add tremendous depth to a room, and can easily give a space a facelift.
You can change your styling with a few items and the snap of your fingers. All while adding a breathe of life into a drab living area.
No one likes boring! Spice up your life! Errrr your shelf?
Tips of the trade:
- Instead of using matching bookends – mix and match them.
- Prop up a decorative dish or tray and use as art.
- Play with shapes, think: boxes, candlesticks and cylindrical objects.
- Layer your accessories! Stack knick knacks on top of a few horizontal books or on top of boxes. Choose accessories that will tie in the room’s style and theme.
- Stagger books so they are on different levels and shelves. Or lay them horizontally and vertically.
- Add pops of accent colors throughout!
- Add texture: add baskets or brass to add some visual interest, or add wallpaper to the backing of the bookshelf.
- Bring life to the shelf – add plants or flowers.
All of these tips can be applied to other shelving options as well: floating shelves, mantles, side tables, etc. Get Creative, Get Styling my loves!
Visuals:
Here are a few of my styling picks:
 3-Piece Ceramic Owl Figurine Set from: Wayfair |
 3 Piece Jacks Sculpture Set from: Wayfair |
 Wood Carved 3 Piece Decorative Box Set from: Wayfair |
 Wood Symbol Letter Block – $41.99 from: Wayfair |
 Metal Glass with Lids 2 Piece Decorative Box Set – $39.99 from: Wayfair |
 Glass and Brass Box Size: 2″ H x 3″ W x 3″ D from: Wayfair |
 2 Piece Decorative Glass Box Set from: Wayfair |
 Copper Pineapple Lidded Bowl from: Wayfair |
 3 Piece Gray and Gold Ceramic Candlestick Set from: Wayfair |
 Darby Home Co Glass Knight Pillar Holder from: Wayfair |
 Studied Siren Bookends from: Wayfair |
 Varick Gallery Aluminum/Marble Bookends from: Wayfair |
 Design Ideas 2 Piece Skyline Bookends Set from: Wayfair |