HOW TO STYLE BOOKSHELVES
This is one of the most Frequently Asked Questions I get! Here are my suggestions:
If you have multi colored books, you could organize them by color to give a fun pop to your bookshelves.
Try grouping objects together. Display a collection: collect objects that are the same color, style, or shape and place them together in a group. Its best to group it in odd numbers (3,5,7,etc) Place objects together based on size; the tallest in the back, the medium height in the middle, and the shortest in the front.
Layer Objects- Placing a vase on top of a book with a picture frame is a great way to layer objects. Or placing an orb with a small box on top of a stack of books is also a great way to layer objects. Regardless of how you choose to layer objects, just keep the rule of odd numbers in mind.
Arrange objects by size- When you arrange objects on a shelf, arrange them in groups by height. The tallest objects should almost visually connect (think of it like a connect the dots that move like a snake back and forth up the bookshelf)
When styling a coffee table keep the following items in mind:
Something Living- Adding a small plant give the coffee table a great texture.
Something with Height- if you don’t have an object with a little height, try adding some books underneath to give it that volume.
Have a tray- whether it is holds your stack of books or it holds your “something living” it adds a nice grounding center to your accessories.
Have a candle- it not only looks nice, but if you light it, it will fill the room with some delicious scent of your choice.
Use any of the following style tips to design your nightstand:
Have A Table Lamp or Pendant for light.
Something to hang on the wall (no larger than half the size of your nightstand).
Artwork- framed and leaning against the wall next to the lamp.
Small stack of books laid on the table with a small candle ontop.
Something Living- Adding a small plant give the coffee table a great texture, placed next to your stack of books.