Whether it’s beautiful built-ins or a fine-for-now Ikea special, let your shelves elevate your interior aesthetic. Shelves can be more than a necessary storage spot, you can use them to really show your personality.
Pare Down
Use your critical eye and purge. Even if you’re a bibliophile, there are likely paperbacks that are past their prime or self-help books that weren’t all that helpful. Set aside books to give to friends or donate to your local school or community library.
If your shelves need to work harder, storing photos or documents, look to nice boxes to corral those items. Nice paper or acrylic boxes can hide papers and corral magazines, making the shelves cohesive. But only keep what you need – now is as good a time as any to shred the old paperwork you no longer need.
Shop Your House
Next, gather your décor items. Take a browse around your home and collect some of your favorite items, photographs, small art pieces, ceramics, and vases. Think about travel souvenirs, family pictures or even sports gear. These things don’t need to be fancy, but they should be meaningful and bring a smile to your face.
Arrangements
Decide on how you’d like your books arranged – by theme, by author or by cover color. There is no wrong answer, just go with your preference. Arrange books both horizontally and vertically, using books as bookends and for visual variety. The begin to place your décor items and any boxes, striving for a balanced blend across the shelves.
Let’s work together to streamline your home. Contact us for home organizing help if you’d like a partner to get you going.