Bedroom bookshelf styling

Last fall I was invited to teach a class on bookshelf styling at my local West Elm. As nervous as I was to take my dog and pony show on the road 😉 it was an absolute blast! In this decorating class I shared my super simple 5 step process to styling bookshelves. Many of […]

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I'm hoping that today's post is really helpful for you in learning how to style your bookshelves and why you're doing what. I took so...

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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.

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

Sharing how to style your cherished book collection over on the blog. Add diversity and interest to your bookshelves by mastering the mix of heirlooms, decor, art, books, decorative boxes, and more.

I'm coming in hot here y'all.....trying to squeak this post out before the deadline! Today along with Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home, Kris from Driven By Decor, Annie from Most Lovely Things, and Cindy from Rough Luxe are getting down and dirty about an issue that I think all of you might be interested in! I don't think it's any big secret that styling bookshelves can cause anxiety.... trying to get the perfectly curated "undecorated"....like "I just threw this stuff together" look can…

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?

I have a confession to make: I’m a regular bookshelf redecorator. To me, there’s nothing more fun than taking everything off my shelves, sorting through my collectibles, moving things around and, ultimately, putting everything back slightly differently than the last time around. Not only is this a way less expensive way to spend a Sunday than shopping for new things, but you also get to see your old stuff in a fabulous new light.

Brush up on our shelf-styling tips to master the shelf and ban boring built-ins with these creative bookshelf decorating ideas.

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Styling shelves or large built-ins is such a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Don’t worry about getting it perfect the first time, try a few things out, let them sit, and then s