How to organize bookshelves: 10 practical tips for styling bookcases
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- 02 Mar 2023
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Learning how to organize bookshelves means not only will your book collection look good, but you'll also be more able to find your favorite titles – and less likely to feel overwhelmed when looking for something to read.
Organizing books is the kind of task you can easily put off. But once you’ve set aside the time, an afternoon or a day sorting and styling your collection can actually be really enjoyable, not to mention satisfying. Who knows, you might even get on a roll and start decluttering the rest of your home while you're at it.
Before you can start styling your bookshelves, you'll likely need to declutter your books first. Once you’ve been through your whole collection and are sure it only includes titles you really want to keep, you're ready to start organizing and styling bookcases.
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"A streamlined, organized bookcase will lead to a tidier, calmer space for you and others to enjoy," says Lisa Skinner, co-owner of Order In The House(opens in new tab). "And if you need the books for work or study, the order should significantly enhance your productivity."
Convinced you want to organize your collection? Follow these inspirational ideas for organizing and styling your bookshelves.
1. RETHINK YOUR STORAGE
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If you’ve decluttered as much as you can and you still have too many books to fit comfortably in your storage, then you may want to consider getting more, says Gillian Gudgeon, APDO(opens in new tab) member and founder of Restore The Calm(opens in new tab). But like when decluttering your loft it pays to be mindful when seeking new storage.
"You could consider a floor-to-ceiling or wall-to-wall unit in one room, which has different-sized cubbies that allow for different-sized books. IKEA Kallax units(opens in new tab) are great and allow for free-standing books in the cubbies or storage options and doors to help contain or hide stacked books," she says.
Also, look around for any spaces you might not be utilizing: "Do you have space in bedrooms, guest room, or the hall or landing for bookcases?" asks Gillian. "If you have higher ceilings you could pop shelves above doorways and along the wall to accommodate, interspersing books with other objects." There may also be space on the high wall in front of where your stairs descend, she adds. Read More…
