With all these bookcases and after all these years, I have finally figured out some tried-and-true ways to decorate them. Which means I no longer waste the whole day staring at the shelf trying to decide what to do. Or even worse, putting all the decorations up, only to take them al...
I like to add tall objects on the ends of my shelves. Having taller objects on the ends helps to visually “frame in” each shelf and make it look more intentional and complete. I don’t put a tall object on every single end, but I add them in on most shelves. ...
More than a few readers have asked for some bookcase-styling tips & tricks. Of course there’s more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to this subject, but this is our take on an often agonizing task. In terms of placing items on a bookshelf, there’s no cut and dry formu...
Hopefully, you have learned how to decorate with mirrors and are inspired to add them to your own home. Now that we’ve looked at ways to use mirrors in decorating, the next question most people ask is what to do with the space around the mirror. You canfind out how to decorate aroun...
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6. Enjoy Your Shelf Congratulations, your DIY ladder shelf is now ready to use! Place it in your desired location and decorate it with books, plants, or other decor items. Building a DIY ladder shelf is a rewarding project that adds a unique touch to any space. With some basic tools an...
Country cottage living rooms ideasLooking to decorate a cottage living room – or give a living space a country cottage feel? Be inspired by these pretty ideas, and our expert adviceReal Homes Joanna Gaines delivers a masterclass in blending two totally different interior stylesIn Fixer Upper: ...
How to Decorate Windows and Use Mirrors William Abranowicz Window treatments are a personal choice. Some people love looking outside and seeing life go by; others feel invaded. But if you have a big window opposite thefront door, the energy can fly right out the window. It's good to add...
To prevent your room from looking lopsided, balance different wood finishes throughout your space. Here, the dark-stained floating shelves ground the room, allowing the whitewashed elements to have a greater contrast for an airy effect.