How To: Style A Bookshelf

Written by on January 25, 2012 in Design, Lifestyle - 16 Comments
how to style a bookshelf

Hi Glitter Girls!  Mitchell here from Dear Marguerite with some inspiration on how to give your bookshelf a gorgeous makeover. Forget boring stacks of books – a case is not just for storage. Shelves can be a beautiful space to display your favorite reads, meaningful accessories and personal photos.  Whether you have hundreds of hardcovers and paperbacks, or a great piece of artwork that you want to shine, here are eight tips to successfully transform your bookshelf into one of your favorite places in the home!

Group your books by color. If the hues are not in the same family, try concealing your books with pretty book covers like these . Also, isn’t the gold mirror a special touch? (image)

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  • http://thetinyhummingbird.blogspot.com Tara

    This comes at the perfect time – I just moved a bookshelf into my living room and it’s in desperate need of a makeover.

  • http://Lauracstyles.com Laura Clotfelter

    Love the look! Thanks for the great suggestions

  • http://deedeeonduty.blogspot.com/ Dee

    I just re-did my bookcase. Seeing these images put me in the mood to redo it over and over lol!

  • http://www.gawgusthings.com GawgusThings

    You girl’s always share such great ideas – I always want to do them all!

    Emma x

  • http://www.bmoreloveleigh.blogspot.com BmoreLoveLeigh

    Great tips! I still need to color code the books in my woman cave. It seemed silly when I first did it before I moved, but it does make a big impact.

  • Chandler

    LOVE THIS!!!!

  • http://www.candiceelaineh.com Candice

    I am in the process of redoing my bookshelves so this came at the perfect time!! Thanks for these great ideas! :)

  • Tameka

    Thank u for this idea! I have a bookshelf that is so blah. I am going to transform it into a beautiful display this weekend.

  • http://www.secondfloorliving.net Alyssa

    I’m such a fan of stacking books sideways and organizing by color. I actually just featured a couple photos of how I did it on my blog last week!

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  • Cassie

    Now I will be pondering new looks for the shelves! Some great ideas…love the antlers.

  • Pat Goodman

    Great ideas – wonderful variety! I am going to work on my bedroom bookshelf right now!

    THANKS for all of your fabulous articles – keep them coming!

  • carla mccarthy

    Great ideas! Time to organize my office shelf ….Thanks for sharing

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  • http://www.thinkrunway.com Abbey

    I love the ideas! I always find that styling a bookself is so chic!

  • http://www.mkmillner.blogspot.com mary-kathryn

    great ideas!!

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