Is there a wrong way to accessorize a bookcase? Absolutely!
Rule number one: don't just fill it with books.
The following are the things you should (and shouldn't) do in order to make your bookcase a stylish addition to your room, not a cluttered eyesore.
Rule number one: don't just fill it with books.
The following are the things you should (and shouldn't) do in order to make your bookcase a stylish addition to your room, not a cluttered eyesore.
The Do's:
Group pieces of varied heights, sizes and textures together to create a nice balance.
Separate groupings of books onto different shelves. Don't be afraid to stack them horizontally for a more interesting look
Use cool colours and ones that are generally in the same colour family. Play with texture to add interest.
Add art, rugs, large floor vases around the bookcase to help incorporate it into the room. If everything else in the room is low, the tall bookcase will feel lost and out of place.
Lean art inside bookcase and layer accessories on shelves versus lining them up. This will create a sense of depth.
Don't be afraid to use the top of the bookcase for display (and storage!).
The Don'ts:
Avoid groupings of small pieces of the same size and height with multiple colours. This can feel busy and cluttered and your pieces will not stand out.
Avoid groupings of large, bulky items crammed onto a single shelf. Pieces need breathing space.
Avoid putting all the books on one shelf -- will feel uninteresting and messy.
Consider the oclours of the items you are displaying. Are they cool colours, are they warm. Too many competing colours on one shelf can create an eyesore.
Consider other furniture pieces and accessories in the room -- bookcase will feel lost if it's not properly integrated with the other pieces.
Avoid lining up pieces along the front of a shelf and leaving the back empty.
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