You can definitely have more freedom with colors and materials when showcasing them in a white or lighter bookcase in a well-lit room. Kathy Baugher, ownerĭesign note: Keep your frames light or compositions lighter to keep a dark wood bookshelf from getting too heavy. If the reason you don’t completely love your space is that you are unsure of what direction you should take, finding inspiration is a great starting point. You can also check your saved pins on Pinterest or your favorite magazines to see what kind of style you lean towards.I prefer an eclectic curated mix inspired by one of my favorite interior stylists, Emily Henderson.Use white, black, creams, and gray books if you prefer neutrals. Color-coordinating your book bindings creates a lovely aesthetic.Also, try stacks of just standing upright or only stacked books. You can try variations on the standing and laying books with bookends or decorative objects to hold books in place.Repeat this process on the remaining shelves to create a zig-zag pattern that helps the eye to move around.

Move to the next shelf and put together a similar grouping of books at the opposite end of the shelf.The ones on the side work great as a bookend. Place some books standing up next to the side of a shelf and some lying on their side.I want to have a homey, pretty house using the least amount of stuff to get the style I love. Decorate your bookcase in three easy steps!

White shelf decor ideas