There are no secrets, except that as I am a voracious reader
and actually read the books, I like to organize them by subject. I then always
make sure that a shelf is not end-to-end books so it does not look too heavy.
Another tip is to alternate books with a single collection of something, rather
than too many diverse items. For instance, a blue-and-white porcelain
collection, African masks, or Etruscan pottery." — Alessandra Bianca, Bianca
"You never want a bookshelf that looks too perfect! We
work to mix textures and layer objects with varied finishes, such as brass,
bronze, ceramic, and wood. The richness of all of this combined works to create
a beautiful bookcase that feels as if it has been in the house for years."
— David John Dick and Krista Schrock, DISC Interiors
I like to organize my coffee-table books by subject:
fashion, architecture, jewelry, etc. I’m constantly reaching for them for ideas
and inspiration, so they need to be easy to find. Include framed photos and
layer in textured details. Things like woven baskets, wooden boxes, and geodes
will make your bookshelf feel interesting.” — Nate Berkus, Nate Berkus
Associates
"When styling art and coffee-table books in
bookshelves, I arrange them by color for maximum impact.” — Eddie Lee, Eddie
Lee Inc.
“I like my bookcases very dense, with almost no space
between shelf and books, which is why I tend to arrange by size rather than by
category. Dewey decimal system be damned! The other trick to styling a bookcase
is to bring the books to the front edge of the shelf, rather than push them
back. And for a finishing layer, I will hang a picture on the face of the
shelf, with the books acting as a wall behind them—it is one of my favorite
elevations and brings both the books and art alive.” — Miles Redd, Miles Redd, LLC.
“I am a collector of many things, one of which is books. So
for me bookshelves are a chance to display several collections and art. When
styling, think balance. Use pieces with a variety of heights like objects and
books. Mix in some lower items to create some negative space and intersperse
your books both vertically and horizontally. I try to make sure I have a casual
styling that invites someone to look at what is on the shelf and feel free to
pull out a book. This is my library in my home.” — Steve McKenzie, Steve
McKenzie’s
“The trick with shelving is to make it look perfectly
imperfect. If it looks too precise, if there's no variation or whimsy, it will
feel sterile and impersonal. So when I style shelves, I'm always looking for
that balance of beauty but still some intentional imperfection and variety. For
example, I oftentimes arrange books in blocks of color to give some structure
to the shelves (and a pretty pop of color), but I intentionally vary the
heights and sizes of the books so they don't look too formal. Similarly, with
horizontally laid books, I make sure the sizes get smaller as they go up, but
never in perfect stair-step sizes. On most shelves, I'll mix some books
horizontally and others vertically again for some variation and imperfection.”
— Summer Thornton, Summer Thornton Design
“Bookshelves are a great opportunity to display collections accrued over time and show personality. It's all about the balance where items and books are broken down into little groupings. In order for your eyes to capture all the visual interest, things should be placed vertically and horizontally, and I like to start with taller, bigger items in the back and work my way forward and beside.” — Irene Lovett, Designstiles
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