+ First, determine the style you love, it can be colorful, moody, neutrals, whatever you want it to be. Pinterest is a great source to get started & inspired, so I recommend you follow me (@byerikabatista) if you’re looking for ideas. Create a board and save everything that you love. This is the first step in all my home decor projects!
+ Second, and most important! don’t just stuff the shelves, let’s make it make sense. If you fill too much in, it’s hard to appreciate and simply ends up looking like clutter or a store shelf. Personally, I love to mix shapes, textures and heights. Mix books, art frames, candle holders, bowls and vases. My favorite stores to shop for decor are homegoods, hmhome, hobby lobby, target and walmart
+ Add your color… since my shelves are black I wanted to add a soft contrast by using blue/grays and neutrals. But feel free to add bold colors and patterns too! The more YOU, the better.
+ Books are a must! I like to remove the dust jackets bc I find them more beautiful and classic without. And don’t forget photo albums too! I added my wedding album here and love that it’s meaningful. Play around with the placement. Lay them down and add a vase or trinket on top for height. Or stand them vertically with a bookend or decorative piece holding them up.
+ Picture frames or art work are my favorite to layer towards the back of the shelves. They give dimension and photos can add sweet memories and meaning. Pro tip: measure before buying!
+ Jewelry boxes - I love love love stacking boxes of different sizes and shapes. These don’t have to match, add patterns and color if you like!
+ Vases and sculptures - this is a fun way to add textures and shapes. Adding dried plants or flowers give it a nice touch (and height!) too. If your bookshelves don’t have doors, add real plants!
Step back and take a look... rearrange as needed and remember it doesn’t have to be perfect. Bookshelves add a wow factor and personality to a room, so have fun with it!
Bookshelves: Raymour & Flanigan
Decor: Home Goods, H&M Home, TJMaxx, Target, Walmart & Hobby Lobby
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