How do you make a bookshelf more interesting?
How do you make a bookshelf more interesting?
I’ve got three great tips for making your bookshelf look a little more styled.
- Vary Horizontal and Vertical Stacking. I like to start by dividing up all my books by size.
- Add Color to The Back of Your Bookshelf. This is a great way to make your bookshelf look more harmonious.
- Display Books by Size and Use Bookends.
What can you put in a bookshelf besides books?
7 Things You Can Put on Your Bookcase Other Than Books
- 1 BASKETS. Baskets are perfect if you have a lot of knick-knacks and small trinkets of sentimental value that you don’t want to throw away.
- 2 PLANTS.
- 3 CANDLES.
- 4 GLASS JARS.
- 5 PICTURE FRAMES.
- 6 FIGURINES.
- 7 CHALKBOARD.
- 8 BONUS: PAINT.
What can you make out of a bookshelf?
- DIY Repurposed Bookcase Bar Table.
- Easy Bookcase Headboard.
- Upcycled Bookcase Coffee Table.
- DIY Bookcase Container Garden.
- Repurposed Bookcase Lockers.
- Adorable Recycled Bookcase Dollhouse.
- Upcycled Bookcase Double Work Station.
- DIY Bookcase Dress Up Closet.
What can I fill my shelves with?
Some of the things that I use to fill my shelves include:
- Plants (mostly faux for me due to my black thumb 😉 )
- Books.
- Vases, pitchers, bowls, baskets, and other vessels.
- Vase fillers.
- Picture frames.
- Small mirrors.
- Letters or monograms.
- Candles.
How do you style a bookshelf like a pro?
Design How-to: 9 Tips to Style Your Bookshelves Like a Pro!
- Do Judge the Book by its Cover.
- Don’t Forget About Bookends!
- Add Wallpaper or Paint.
- Mix Up Book Placement.
- Color-Block: Arrange Books and Decor by Color!
- Accessorize.
- Add Framed Artwork.
- Mirrors!
How do you decorate the back of a bookshelf?
Paint and wallpaper offer ways to add some style to your plain bookshelf, but a fun way to add color, design and texture is to cover your bookshelf’s backing with some interesting fabric. A bold design will create visual interest, and shiny fabrics can add a sense of depth to the shelf and brighten up the items on it.