I n advance of starting this DIY task, I highly recommend getting inspired by checking out Pinterest accounts, design magazines or the internet, using searches for “styling book shelves." This will help you to identify looks you love, similar spaces to yours, and provide a good reference point if you get stuck. Remember, you are not cheating, you are educating yourself. Set aside a few hours to concentrate on the job and give yourself lots of time for your creativity to flow. Try not to rush things along, and repeat to yourself, "Rome was not built in a day." Begin by removing all the current items from your shelves and give everything from the shelves to the accessories a good dusting. With your accessories close at hand, take stock of what you have. If you are looking to make substantial changes, shop your house to add items that you love and/or have special meaning. Don’t forget decorative items that may be tucked away in your closet or basement between seasons. You may even want to pre-shop at local stores and thrift shops to freshen things up. Depending on your space, choose pieces that complement and work with the your room's overall décor and theme. With all your fabulous choices close at hand begin by focusing your energy on one shelf at a time. Your goal is to stagger items from shelf to shelf so that your eye travels easily without any jarring stops. Use a variety of heights and widths to balance out your shelves. Be
sure to unify items into like groups, considering texture, finish, colour and size. Leave some blank space around items to avoid the cluttered look. Keep working shelf to shelf, stand back from time to time and if something isn’t looking right try swapping things around until you are satisfied. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy your new look.
ELEVATE WITH BOOKS
NATURAL FIBRES
USE PRETTY VASES
STACK DECORATIVE BOXES
ADD COLOUR & HEIGHT
NATURE INSPIRED
TEXTURAL OBJECTS
TRAYS OR BASKETS
A wicker tray acts as a collecting zone for favourite books, candles and remote controls.
TREASURED ARTWORK
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