Styled Bookshelves

[pinterest]book shelf love

Emily Henderson

We all love looking at shelves that have been gorgeously styled:book 5

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They make it look so easy- but it's not! My best advice still is to try to vary heights for interest and group like items together for balance and cohesion.I have wanted to redo my fireplace shelves again because I just was not crazy about them:my old shelvesI went to Pinterest to look at my favorite book shelf ideas that I pinned on my board here for inspiration:book 2

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I tried another tip I knew by using the same color sprinkled throughout the shelves. I brought in more turquoise to tie in with the wallpaper.And here is my finished styled shelves:styled shelves 011

Much better! I am very happy with them. They need better lighting in the back which is on my list to do. Some of my favorite pieces are right out where I can see them. Do you have fun styling your shelves or is it a hassle for you?If you need help decorating your home, contact me today.