A nice bookshelf can become one of the main decorative elements of your living room.
To make it look visually appealing, you need to know a few arrangement tips.
Group, experiment, and rearrange!
Group books by theme or color
Sort your books into groups based on theme, genre, or color.
This will allow you to create visually cohesive sections on the bookshelves.
Create balance and symmetry
Place taller or larger books vertically on one side of a shelf, and balance them out with similar-sized objects or a cluster of smaller books on the other side.
Mix books with decorative items
Intersperse your books with framed photos, small plants, decorative boxes, sculptures, or vases.
Vary book orientations
Instead of having all books lined up vertically, alternate between vertical and horizontal placement.
Consider negative space
Leave some negative space to give the arrangement breathing room and prevent it from feeling cluttered.
Play with heights and layers
Vary the heights of objects by using stacking books or utilizing bookends.
Step back and assess
Throughout the process, step back and assess the overall arrangement from a distance.
Check for balance, symmetry, and any areas that may need adjustment.
