Porche Tips & Tricks: Bookshelf Styling
How to style your Bookshelves:: Porche & Co. Tips & Tricks
We love sharing some of our favorite tips and tricks with y’all! Today, we're excited to share tips for styling bookshelves! This can seem like a daunting task, but there are a few rules to keep in mind, and your shelves will look professionally styled in NO time ❤️
When beginning to style your shelves, keep in mind the rule of three. Grouping of threes are very pleasing to the eye, so try to create little vignettes and groupings in threes (ex. three vases of varying heights or a vase with a book and an object a top. We also like to stick to neutral color tones while adding pops of color with faux plants and greenery to keep the shelves bright and full of neutral texture and dimension.
Tip 1: Use Books
Books are great to stack on your shelves as a simple way to add functional height and dimension. If you are needing additional height on top of the books, try a picture frame or decor piece (beads, links, a knot object etc) laid across the top book!
Tip 2: Decorative Objects
Decorative Objects will add additional dimension & layers. Choose objects of varying heights to create depth and interest. Candles, smaller frames & beads will provide loads of added texture and dimension.
Tip 3: Faux Greenery
We love adding realistic greenery to shelves. These create such a nice warm focal point in the room. Greenery and florals always help create an inviting and welcoming feel in a space!
Tip 4: frames & artwork
Add pictures frames and artwork to you shelves. Adding some frames allows you to display some of your own photos which adds a nice personal touch. We also love layer artwork.
Tip 5: Vases & Bowls
We love mixing in vases and bowls when styling bookshelves! These are such nice soft focal points that can easily add texture, color and dimension to your arrangement. Don’t be afraid to keep styling until it looks right. Try layering items and shifting around until it is aesthetically pleasing to your eye. Some of our favorite bowls and vases to layer in are below!
Another tip to keep in mind is to use diagonals in your shelves (pictured below). Imagine creating a Z like patterns with your shelves and groupings. This helps the eye know where to travel which creates cohesiveness and interest at the same time. On the bottom shelves, we love placing similar baskets for grounded balance and symmetry. This gives the eye a resting place and also adds function to your shelves! On the top shelves, try adding more balance with two faux plants to create an additional resting place for the eye or a larger singular decor item to create a focal point on the top.
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