Bookcases in the coastal design paradigm feature a natural look that differs from rustic style in that its aimed for an oceanic, beachside style. You can style this is in a spectrum of shades, from red through to violet, or create little plinths in similar but graduated tones. Anything and everything that combines my love of reading with the things i love most is fair game. Oct 25, 2015 how to style a bookshelf when you want to turn bookshelves from simple storage into a design statement, our designers advise, looking beyond books for creating a bookshelf that reflects the personality of your home and your life. Hombazaar 3tier bookshelf, rustic industrial style bookcase furniture, free standing storage shelves for living room bedroom and kitchen, grey oak 4. Either way, making the shelving in your house look pulled together, interesting and stylish is challenging and poorly styled shelves are a problem riddling america.
Nov 03, 2016 bookshelves are a huge focal point in a room and if you just randomly throw in things, it can quickly look like a cluttered mess. Jul 30, 2019 7 bookshelf ideas guaranteed to style your shelves in an epic way some people may think that a book nerds indecision only extends as far as, but do i really need to buy this book right now. How to colorcoordinate your bookshelf decor diy network. Its a big space to fill, and while i love all the storage, its all too easy for it to look cluttered. Color coordinating books makes it visually more appealing. I love fresh flowers and framed cards as cute accents. Heres how to create a beautiful, welldecorated bookshelf like a pro. Not the average bookshelf, sadly, but some bookshelves are works of art, and not because theyre expensive or superfancy, but because of how theyre organized or presented. How to style bookshelves or builtins 10 tips decorating. Back in the day, i got my dad to help me make rustic bookshelves that.
Styling a bookshelf a charleston based style and beauty. Styling a bookshelf is a little bit science and a little bit art. Hanging items to the front of the shelf is a perfect tip for professionally styling a. Styling bookshelves without using books stonegable. I needed to prove to you guys that i have in fact decorated at least one thing outside of my room. Today i thought i would show you guys how i went about styling the shelves. How to style a bookshelf when you want to turn bookshelves from simple storage into a design statement, our designers advise, looking beyond books for creating a bookshelf that reflects the personality of your home and your life. To that endin the interest of a full bookshelf upgradewe asked childhood friend and juniper books founder, thatcher wine, for a few tips on putting together a beautiful home library.
You can tell a lot about a person just by the way they style a bookcase. The science part is achieving balance through scale and calculated use of negative space. Before you add even a single tome, we suggest giving your shelf vignette a little heightthis could be a tall, slender vase, a sculptural glass hurricane, or a beautiful ceramic ginger jar. Its simplebudget friendly and makes such a dramatic impact on the piece. The thought of styling shelves is overwhelming, to be less verbose. Before you get started, gather lots of things in a variety of finishes, shapes. All of the beautiful pieces ive used to style my bookshelf are available at canberra outlet centre. We share all the secrets to styling a bookshelf like a pro. May 31, 2016 youll have the perfect place to take a shelfie. The specific style you choose ought to be compatible with the kinds of obj. How to style an instaworthy bookshelf home beautiful magazine australia. More than simply a place to store your books, a beautifully styled bookshelf is a reflection of your own personal style. When i designed my new studio to have a wall of bookshelves, one of the things i was most looking forward to was styling them to create personality and interest in my space plus add practical storage for all of my staging accessories, craft supplies and books. Earlier this week i did a little reveal of our living room bookshelves.
Apr 07, 2014 take a deep breath and maybe that cookie. On these shelves, the californiabased design firm used art pieces and florals to target bright spots of color among the white shelves and books, which they turned inward for a clean. From what many of you have told me styling your bookshelves is as hard for you as filing for taxes is for me daunting and stressful, where you arent sure where to start and you are sure it will never end. In future, that will include a wide array of fashion, makeup, and lifestyle books. Style curator is an awardwinning blog about the pursuit of a stylish home. See all the photos of this creatively styled san francisco home here. The botanicals call back to the color in the couch pillows and the pops of red on the shelves. You could certainly fill your shelves with books if that works best for you. How to style an instaworthy bookshelf home beautiful magazine.
But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and maximizing your shelving for whatever purpose bests suits your home, whether that be storage, housing your collections, or a place to. Bookshelves are a huge focal point in a room and if you just randomly throw in things, it can quickly look like a cluttered mess. With the twofold win of getting things organised and beautifully on display, a little time and planning spent arranging beloved books, objects of art and collectibles can be very satisfying. Mix up the book placement try a mix of vertical and horizontal arrangements. How to style an instaworthy bookshelf home beautiful. It is also my favorite way for seamlessly incorporating the oversized tv that most of us have into the design of the room. Simple shelf styling tips for open or glassfront shelves to add balance and symmetry. Bookshelf styling is a little bit science and a little bit art. Beautiful and bright spring living room decorating in blue, white and brass plus our new. There are lots of great style ideas for shelves filled with books that looks really fantastic. Oct 18, 2015 adding that last layer to a room means arranging and styling surfaces like windowsills, tabletops, and especially empty bookshelves. Back in the day, i got my dad to help me make rustic bookshelves that were just made from rough cedar. How to style your shelves in 3 steps emily henderson.
Find more inspiration for your home or cabin decor ideas in this post and by following along here on the blog and on my socials. Shop for ladder style shelves bookcases online at target. In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, kathy kuo. But dont be intimidateddecorating a bookshelf is a great way to express some creativity and flex your styling muscles. How to style a bookshelf is something people genuinely struggle with, asking themselves. Create a functional and balanced display by spotlighting your favorite things with these 5 tips from studio mcgee. The how to is waiting for you over at this fabulous blog. Mirrors literally reflect the colors of the room surrounding them. We can think of few things more relaxing than those alltoorare moments spent curled up with a great read or a beautiful book. How to post is one that has been on my mind since i started blogging. See more ideas about styling bookshelves, bookshelves and decor. This 16foot wall full of bookcases spans one entire wall in our living room. In the book, styled, the secret to styling the shelves as well as every. Hsh 4shelf vintage industrial bookshelf, rustic wood and metal bookcase, open wide office etagere book shelf, grey oak.
Apr 11, 2018 i love to style bookcases, but dont often get the chance. Today we are sharing tips on how to style a bookshelf to create a beautifully curated look. Here you will get insider knowledge on the latest beauty and fashion trends from lauren conrad. See more ideas about styling bookshelves, bookshelves and bookcase styling. Bookshelf styling ideas i am fascinated with bookshelf styling, and i have been taking note of the bookshelves that catch my attention. Artwork definitely incorporate artwork into your shelf scheme. A great deal of charm and beauty is going to be incorporated to your house. I didnt want to place several small decorative items up there that would just get lost. Aug 15, 2019 it is the perfect way to deal with a collection of books or to display art, photos, and family heirlooms.
Oh god and open bookshelf, what do i put there that actually looks good. Beautiful bookshelf as decoration 82 beautiful bookshelf as decoration beautiful bookshelf as decoration 82 beautiful bookshelf as decoration lots of things i love colour, greenery, picture of a dog and, of course, books. Welcome to a weekly feature of sorts here on beauty and the bookshelf. To create a striking display, arrange books in small groups rather than simply filling every shelf end to end. This is the first in a series of blog posts dedicated to beautyrelated reads.
Theres a lot more to a wellstyled bookshelf than meets the eye. Did you ever wish you could make your messy bookcases look like they do in a magazine. Read on for our stepbystep guide and shop our favorite bookshelfstyling picks. Today i want to share some tips for how to style a bookcase. Jul 11, 2016 bookcases are perfect for every room, adding beauty and versatile storage space. You can leave these to the last minute, as they are the finishing touches rather than the backbone of your design. Or worse yet, an object hoarder in need of shelving to house your collection of vintage baby doll heads. A few objects in a beautiful group with some space around them allows your eye to. It is the perfect way to deal with a collection of books or to display art, photos, and family heirlooms.
Styling bookshelves without using books sometimes our. Maybe youre someone blessedcursed with builtin shelves in your home. Heres how we tackled ashleys bookshelves during the makeover. The wallpaper reminded me of old marbled endpapers and it was the perfect hint of pattern.
Bookcases are perfect for every room, adding beauty and versatile storage space. The materials feature a weatherworn or sunbleached tone, while a simplicity of construction conveys an easygoing nature. Remove their jackets, then gather books with different heights and thicknesses in similar colors and pair them with sculptural bookends. See more ideas about bookshelf styling, bookcase styling and decor. How to creatively style large bookshelves diy beautify. You can prop small pieces on the shelves and even hang larger pieces like i do on the shelves themselves for an english library look. Adding that last layer to a room means arranging and styling surfaces like windowsills, tabletops, and especially empty bookshelves. Founded by gina ciancio, a social media adviser turned blogger and interior stylist, we share our favourite home products, tours of designer homes, interviews with artists and experts in the design industry and other stylish news. Gorgeous botanical art or a classic mirror add visual impact and even make the room appear larger.
Aug 02, 2017 how to style a bookshelf is something people genuinely struggle with, asking themselves. Lets start off with book recommendations you guys were helpful in recommending your favorite reads for my florida trip, and are the best distraction. I am not sure why it has taken me so long to write but here we are and i am so excited to share my best tips on how to style a bookshelf. Jul 24, 2017 the issue with our bookcases was that top shelf. Once you have your bookshelf done in the color or stain you adore you can take it to yet another level but adding wood shims to the walls of the bookcase. Let me show you how bookcase styling can make yours look fabulous, too.
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