Help me style/decorate my bookshelf!
Hi everyone!! My name is Hollis, and I'm the Email Manager here at Apartment Therapy.
I recently moved into a new apartment this fall, and one of the last projects I've been meaning to do is to style my bookshelf. It's sort of half-there currently — I'm thinking about adding some sort of dried flowers to the taller section all the way on the right. But I generally can't decide if it's too much stuff or not enough. Let me know what you think and how you might style it!
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this is looking really good! some height on top would add some nice variety — what about a lamp? that bottom tall shelf definitely feels made for a tall vase of dried flowers or even maybe a snake plant??
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Yes to a tall vase of dried or even faux flowers on that bottom right shelf! It could be nice to add a lovely trinket dish or tray on the top shelf, in whatever shape you like. Scallop is big now, so maybe something like these items, if it's your style!: https://www.westelm.com/products/sanibel-textured-white-ceramic-vases-d11409/?catalogId=71 https://www.crateandbarrel.com/scallop-natural-woven-fiber-tray/s592805?a=1552
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oo thank you so much @MeganBakerDetloff and @StephanieNguyen, I love all these ideas!! and very into the scallop trend, I'm going to try and incorporate that!!
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Ooh where is the shelf from?!
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I love all the colors coming in from your books! I would definitely something on the right shelf so that the entire bookshelf feels more balanced. Some flowers or a plant like you suggested would look fab!
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@Hollis if you wanted to add some height, you might also consider tall taper candles! I love these options from Urban Outfitters that might complement your colorful books.
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OO I love this!! thank you!
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@TerriPous it's from AllModern, it was super easy to put together!
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Love Cullens suggestion of tall taper candles!
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This would be so fun! If you want to add height to fill that whole tall space, you can always get a taller taper candle holder, OR stack books underneath to raise them up! I like to include some littler books under one or two taper candles so they end up being different heights and add a little more visual interest.
Mixing small art or even family photos within the shelves themselves might also add some more variety too. If your kitchen and/or bar area is close, you could always have a section of pretty glassware!1 -
I think you have a great layout so far, but what it is crying out for is TEXTURE and/or PATTERN. So, a woven basket, dried flowers or plants, a vintage bowl with an interesting glaze or design. A small sculpture with an interesting shape or finish would also add the perfect touch. Lastly, a cool lamp never hurts! The books are looking great, now add the special details that will make it sing! As for about, I am sure you are working on that too - but I suggest a larger and more impactful piece of art, or even a small gallery of various interesting pieces together. You got this!
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