7. Add Life with Greenery
Liven up your bookshelves with low-
maintenance plants potted in chic containers.
9. Know When
to Stop
To keep shelves from
looking crammed and
cluttered, be sure to step
back every few minutes
and do a little editing. Not
every square inch needs
to (or should) be filled.
Breathing room is good!
10. Keep It Tidy
Tidy. Symmetrical. Crisp.
and Artistic.Take note how
all of the bookshelves
featured are TIDY. The
books are up and down
and tight, and they are
placed symmetrically. A
place for everything and
everything in its place.
8. Use Baskets & Bins
For items that need to be stored in
your bookcase but that aren't exactly
nice to look at, using pretty bins and
baskets is the way to go. They can take
a shelf that would otherwise be clut-
tered and make it look organized and
colorful. For children's items be sure to
place those bins on an easy to reach
shelf (the bottom most likely).
