Put it on the Shelf

So far this quarter, I've learned a lot. But you know what one thing in particular has really hit me?! As a designer, I need a lot of books. Lots and lots and lots. Not just text books, but also home magazines, other design texts, business books {for running my residential firm one day!}, catalogues, coffee table books, binders and files for clients....the list goes on and on!


You know what lots of books mean, though, right? Pretty bookshelves. And some fun accessories and styling. 


You know how little jars, vases, accessories and trinkets thrill me, so I've rounded up a few of my favorite styled bookshelves as of lately. Mine is down at the bottom (:


Slight gray background, mix of books and collectables. 

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Bold color, books galore!

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Well balanced and well layered.

Fun color and favorite things displayed.

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Display of boxes, pottery, trays and more!

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In my opinion, the keys to great bookshelf displays are:
Relatively organized {start clean, take down what you have and put things back in an orderly manner}
Well balanced {leaning some books horizontal and some vertical, skipping shelves in which you put books on, using color to help the decor feel balanced}
Layer {stack books, then put an accessory on top of the stack, put a picture frame toward the back of the shelf and display accessories in front...}
Personalize {display things you love or that have importance to you!}


I can't wait to have a wall of custom designed, built-in shelving, but for now this will due:

Along with this shabby chic box for extra storage:

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Do you love bookcases as much as me? What's your favorite way to display?


Love,



PS. Today is the last day to enter the Love Stitched Giveaway!