These styling pitfalls can take your shelfies from fabulous to flat.
It can take time to find the right balance and avoid anoverly decorated display.
Once you find the right mix of elements, the result should allow your most treasured items to shine.
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While books can certainly be the focus of your shelves, think outside the box, too.
Here are the bookcase styling pitfalls to avoid.
Incorporating other objects on your shelves not only gives them more personality but also creates a more well-rounded display.
If youre working with awall of shelves, consider spreading the items out for a more cohesive display.
Getting the Scale Wrong
Size matters when it comes to styling items.
While its best to have items of varying sizes, finding the right balance is key.
To give smaller items more weight,group them together.
As for large items, give them plenty of breathing room for keep the display from feeling too crowded.
Keeping It One-Dimensional
Dont let your shelves fall flat.
The key to adding depth and interest to your display is layering.
Get creative and play with your items until you find the right look.
Wallpaper, shiplap, or a splash of paint can all add personality behind your book and decor collections.
Good lighting can also help draw out these details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Over-Styling Your Shelves
In a world of #shelfies, stand apart from the crowd.
Your books can take center stage even if theyre not perfectly color-coded.
Creating bookshelves that look perfectly styled takes restraint and a good eye, sogive it time.
Start with items that you love and want to take center stage to help you keep the focus.
From there, add in additional items, little by little.
If something doesnt feel quite right, take it out.
