1.30.2012

Living Room: Bookshelf Styling

After last week's book shuffle to accommodate our new home office, I was left with some shelf space in the living room. This made me so happy and I think the shelves were happy to be a little lighter too.

Our double-stuffed bookshelves looked like this


And after 20 trips up and down the stairs with books and accessories, they now look like this...





The best part is that this transformation didn't cost a penny! I already owned everything on the shelves. The ivory ceramic artichoke set came were a great Goodwill find last summer. I think I paid $7 for both. I love how they really lighten the look because the books are so dark.

So much better I think. What did you do this weekend? Any big projects in the works? Little projects? I have so many projects to write about that I'm feeling a little behind... Hopefully I can catch up this week.

Posted by Melissa at HOUSEography

7 comments:

  2. Melissa,
    The shelves look beautiful! How great that you didn't have to spend any money! Your books are very pretty too - nice and colorful! Enjoy your week!
    -Shelley

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  3. The shelves look great! i love projects that cost no money! :)

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  4. I was admiring the artichokes and e love them even more knowing that you got such a deal on them!

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  5. Wow - you've got a lot of beautiful books! The shelves look lighter and more interesting - so that workout carrying the books up the stairs was worth it! Great job.

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  6. Your bookshelves look so classic - very pretty!

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  7. Beautiful! And the older books, with their beautiful bindings, lend such a richness to the room. I love your built-ins!

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