Apartment Refresh: Bookshelf Styling

posted on January 20, 2016 | by Amanda Holstein

I go through phases where I just want to change everything — my hair, my wardrobe, and even my apartment. You’ll see me swapping out my living room pillows, adjusting my coffee table, and even rearranging furniture every few months. Changing things up helps give me a new perspective and really gets my creative juices flowing.

Since I haven’t hit the 6-month mark of rearranging my entire apartment, I decided to start small with my bookshelf. I’ve had basically the same items on my bookshelf since my last setup, but now that my living room has a different color palette, I thought it was time to revamp my bookshelf to match. Instead of pops of turquoise and a beachy vibe, I wanted to bring in more plants and natural elements this time around. I stuck with a more neutral color scheme, incorporating a bit of coral here and there (mostly because I couldn’t resist these crystal candles I found in Boulder!).

When styling a bookshelf, I like to focus on what shelf at a time. I typically split every shelf into 2-3 sections and create little vignettes in each. I started with the top left corner, knowing I wanted to incorporate this planter and this cool antler I found at the San Francisco Flower Mart. From there I brought in larger items like books, picture frames, and candles. For more step-by-step instructions on how to style a bookshelf, check out this post from a while back!

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5 Comments

Kelsey Says

I love your bookshelf! Such a neat look to it.

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Kasie Chelanne Says

Fabulous shelf styling! Putting together shelving looks is one of my favorite parts of interior design!

Anna E. Lee - Interior Design Says

I love how you styled your bookshelf! The plants and neutral tones, along with the touches of crystal and stone create a soothing feel.

Annie Says

Hi Amanda,

I love this look! I have a crazy amount of cookbooks and just moved into a new place so I’ve been brainstorming nice ways to display them. I will use this post as inspo for sure!

-Annie

Kiss Says

This article makes bookshelf styling feel so doable — it’s not just for interior designers anymore! The mix of books, art, and plants really makes the space come alive. I recently found that using services like Montage Furniture Services https://montage-furniture-services.pissedconsumer.com/review.html can actually help when you’re rearranging or protecting your furniture during a decor refresh — super practical if you’re constantly restyling like me. I love how the post reminds us that even small touches can totally change the vibe of a room. Definitely inspired to give my shelf a new look this weekend!

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