Room of Your Own: Bookcase Style
I love a well-styled bookcase. It can elevate and pull together a room like nothing else. It’s not as tricky as you might think, if you stick to a few simple rules and fill the space with books, objects and artwork you love.
tip 1
Pick a color palette and stick to it so the look feels curated.
tip 2
The books: hardback only, and remove the sleeves, or cover them in great-looking paper.
tip 3
Add art. Use smaller pieces that fit within the shelves, or go bold and hang a larger piece or decorative mirror against the front of the bookcase.
tip 4
Mix it up. Add in objects, sculptures and something natural, like a plant or a piece of coral.
tip 5
Rearrange until it feels just right. Don’t be afraid of negative space, and if you don’t love it, don’t use it!
Photo courtesy of Cassie Freeman of Hi Sugarplum, hisugarplum.com
bookcase baubles
the books
- Pink patent leather books set, $159 from onekingslane.com
- F. Scott Fitzgerald Penguin Classic books, $13 to $17 each from amazon.com
- Penguin Classics set of 10 books, $225 from juniperbooks.com
- Assouline ‘Ultimate Oversize Collection’ set of five books, $3,995 from juniperbooks.com
the art
- Z Gallerie ‘Fiore’ Mirror, $359 from zgallerie.com
- Kristi Kohut ‘Be Bright’ print, $189 from onekingslane.com
- Minted for West Elm ‘Infusion’ print, $349 from westelm.com
- Gold leaf mirror, $1,190 from Wilson Lighting
the objects
- Seashell vases, $139 from Wilson Lighting
- Eightmood ‘Umbria’ vase, $105 from Nordstrom at West County Center
- Michael Aram ‘Rainforest rhino beetle’ figurine, $150 from michaelaram.com
- Set of 2 ‘Avonedale’ boxes, $249 from onekingslane.com
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