Decorating shelves is akin to window displays, some people just seem to create awesome displays, and then someone like me tends to simply pile it on... and of course it just looks like a jumbled mess that is also a pain to clean.
If you don't want your shelves to look like the above pictures, then check out these ideas. Short on time? Check out this video for some quick ideas.
Some Quick Tips on Bookshelf Organization:
Tip 1 - If you are a book worm, then obviously you will want to display your great volumes of your favorites. Before you just shove them on the shelf, why not take the time and organize them by size or color? This creates an organized look and makes you books the focal attention in the room.
Get rid of old tattered novels you have already read (donate them to used book stores) and only display the good looking books! Also don't fill the shelves from jammed end to end, leave room for some cute bookends.
Invest in some cute looking artistic bookends either you can make yourself or find online. Here are some suggestions from Amazon: You can click the pictures to find out more.
These are super awesome looking industrial style bookends. I love the industrial look and this would definitely add some texture to your display of books, especially older books.
Blue Agate bookends would add some color and depth to the space. Adding any artistic detail is a great bookshelf idea. Using the shelves as a way to display art as well as books creates a nice effect in the room.
If you are more modern and chic styling, then these shiny stainless steel bookends would do the trick too. Decide the look you are going for in this room as bookshelves tend to be a big focal point.
Tip 2 - Display Like with Like - If you have lots of knickknacks you want to display, but they are tiny, then group them together on a cute tray or piece of old wood. Not only does this make them more visible, but it also makes dusting day a little easier.
Tip 3 - Stack Some Books On their Side - With the largest at the bottom and pick books that gradually create somewhat of a pyramid. If set them in the center of the shelf and create groupings around them, this gives the room a spacey feel. Try not to add too much to a shelf, go for more of a minimalist look.
Tip 4 - Add Greenery - Depending on the type of lighting you have in this room, add some cute little slow growing plants that will add some green to the space. You can group smaller plants together so they are visible and on a tray.
Tip 5 - Use Clear Tiny Display Cases for Memorabilia or Tiny Knickknacks - If you want to display some of your memorabilia or even those tiny little knickknacks, then consider investing in clear cases to house them and keep the dust off and yet add some decor to your shelves.
Just click on the picture and find out more. You can get these in different styles and sizes. I love tiny ceramic figurines that I used to get from the old Red Rose Tea Bag boxes, and would love to display them.These cases not only let you display them in an organized fashion, but also keep the dust off of them.
Bookshelves Can Reflect Your Personality and Make a Huge Impact in a Room
If you are renting, bookcases can be the perfect place to display your framed pictures, knickknacks and more, they don't have to be reserved for books.
So hopefully I have got you inspired to work on your own shelves. Start by emptying them and giving them a good clean, and then going through the books and objects and decide what you want to keep and the best way to display them.
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