Bookshelves

Whether your bookshelf is a god-send to stay organized, a place to keep your favorite items out of reach from the kids, or the home to all of your favorite books, a perfect shelf can be the centerpiece of your personal style! How many ways can you arrange your shelf? The options are endless. I find myself switching around one or two items almost weekly to find my perfect display arrangement. I love using art pieces as a backdrop to some collectibles. Try using books in an unexpected way: as a platform for a beautiful bowl or urn-like vase, alternating stacked sideways and upright, or even by cover color. Use your shelf as a canvas for adding seasonal decorations to keep your shelf dynamic! When creating your perfect shelf, think about using the space wisely. Should you switch up the shelf size by taking out a few (if removable) or making the shelves smaller or bigger to customize the fit for that awesome framed watercolor of yours? Think about proportion and balance more than symmetry. You don't want your shelf to be predictable, but you do want it to be eye-candy pleasing. There's no perfect recipe; that's what makes it fun!