How To Arrange A Well-designed And Stylish Bookshelf

Accessorizing a bookshelf can seem like a daunting task but adding artwork, color and stylish accessories will not only transform a boring bookshelf into a masterpiece but the process will be fun and enlightening.

Create your own personal and unique bookshelf by collecting objects of different sizes and shapes that you love such as Murano glass vases, artisan sculptures and global inspired artwork.

Follow the steps below for a stylish designer bookshelf that you will be proud to display in your own home:

• Place large objects on hard to reach shelves for an aesthetic look. 
• Limit rows of books to just 10 or 12 books per shelf for a light and airy feel.
• Stand books vertical and horizontal on shelves for a strategic look.
• Stack similar colors  together for a cohesive  look
• Use sculptures as bookends for drama.Place your favorite artwork at eye level.
• Balance each grouping of books with similar size objects.

Designer Tip:

Your bookshelfshould reflect your personality,  so feel free to use ycour kids' artwork and vacation mementos when arranging shelves.

                                                   All photos  courtesy  of  BHG

Design a private and functional space by adding unique room dividers

Room dividers create a sense of privacy while adding more usable space to your interiors.

Interior decorators and designers use room dividers to:

• Add character to a room space 
• To divide a room making it more efficient and functional  
• To create privacy within a room (home office)
• Hide clutter
• Home staging
• Decorative focal point

Contemporary room dividers are bold, ornate and are made from unique materials such as leather, teak, wrought-iron and pleated fabric.

Below are a sample of room dividers from HGTV:

A fabric divider behind the bed creates a focal point in this elegant  

bedroom  

This divider separates the master bedroom from the bathroom,

 talk about  privacy!

A mirrored ornate divider is used to hide clothes clutter

                             An entryway is defined thanks to the clever use of this divider

 
                   Creating more room space with dividers is affordable,  practical and beautiful.
                                   For more inspiration visit: http://www.hgtv.com/

Design a home office that allows you to be creative and productive

"When you work for yourself, the design process is never questioned."

                                                                                                         Robert Kime, Architectural Digest

 

 

These home offices are so inspiring! 

 

They are pretty to look at but well thought out.  They are designed to allow for creativity and production.  A functional home office should include elements such as good lighting, storage and comfortable seating. 

 

 

                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

        

                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope these home offices inspired you to create your own personal space, whether it be for paying bills, having a business meeting or designing for a client. 

 Photos courtesy of Bing images