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Dozens books line your shelves. Each book has its own character; some are brightly patterned and some have elegant neutral-colored designs. Some are wide and some are tall. Some are hardbacks and some are leather, soft to the touch. To many men and women, these book collections are decoration enough.
But, if you’re looking to spruce up your bookshelf with a few eye-catching items, then we have a few suggestions.
Here are seven stylish items you can add to your bookshelf along with your beloved books.
Baskets are perfect if you have a lot of knick-knacks and small trinkets of sentimental value that you don’t want to throw away. You can put all your small, hard-to-find items in baskets for safekeeping right on your bookcase. If you’re looking for something to hold your magazine collection, you might want to invest in a wire basket for easy access.
Plants add a touch of nature to your shelves, bringing life to any plain space. Any kind of plant here would do, including trendy succulents, hanging plants or even small terrariums. According to Apartment Therapy, “Terrariums thrive in natural, indirect light,” which means they are perfectly healthy away from direct sunlight.
Decorative candles add a cozy feel to any bookcase. Grab a few candles of different heights, thickness, scent, and color to group together. Celeb fashion designer and author Lauren Conrad advises, “You can stack them on top of books, group them together with your trinket collections, and even use them as bookends.”
Glass jars are perfect for storing items you want on display, unlike those in the baskets. Fill your jars with seashells you collected during your beach vacation, use your jar as a makeshift sewing kit, or even repurpose a mason jar as an elegant candle holder!
Picture frames are a fantastic way to personalize any bookshelf. Frames are so versatile; you can use just the frame without an image as a cute attention-grabber or you can personalize the space by including entertaining images of your friends, family, or pets.
Any wire sculptures, ceramic bowls, vases, or even religious figurines would fit well on any bookshelf. They add a touch of character to an otherwise plain bookcase. Decoist suggests you “Keep it simple by making sure that large items are balanced by other large items and no one area is strangely empty.”
A chalkboard is a fun and easy way to leave messages or cute quotes for your housemates or visitors. Add a patterned frame and set next to your bookend or add some twine so your board can hang from a corner or nail.
One of the best ways to draw the eye toward a bookshelf is color. If you want to leave the background of the shelf plain, then make sure you include a variety of colors when choosing pieces. If you want to try something new to liven up the space, then consider painting the inside of the bookcase a different color than the surrounding wall. You can use a contrasting color to catch the eye, or you can use paint only a shade or two darker for a more subtle look.
An organized, well-decorated bookshelf can make a big difference in your home library or office. Use all – or a few – of these suggestions to create a stylish bookshelf with a personality to match your own character.
