How to Decorate a Bookshelf
Bookshelves showcasing great literary works can enhance any decor. Organize books, photos and memorabilia on bookshelves in a way that reflects your taste and style. Here's how.
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Instructions
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Arrange books by subject matter. This is mostly for your own convenience, but can also be noticeable to a true book lover.
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Find your most attractively bound books and place them in the middle sections of your shelves. Start on opposites sides with books on every other shelf with a bookend at the end.
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Save shelf space for family photos. Group photos of kids near children's books for a nice touch.
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Store folded quilts on a lower shelf to make the area seem cozy. Use basket storage that fits into lower shelves for baby books and small toys.
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Use indirect lighting either from above the shelves or inside the shelves.
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Place keepsakes in front of books that aren't used very often or alternate book shelves with figurines or other small artwork.
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Decorate the inside back panels of shelves. Paint them with the same color as the surrounding wall or a contrasting color. You also can use a mirrored tile.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for book shelf units that can be configured in a variety of ways. Use glass doors with a few of your shelves to give them a finished look.
Add trim pieces to the outside and front edges of shelves to give plain, inexpensive shelves a modern look.
Books and bookshelves are really about personality. Look for items around the house that are unique to your family and include those as a part of bookshelf decor.
