Top 7 Bookshelf Styling Tricks and what not to do!

1. FRAME on Top :  Throw a frame on top, a couple busts and go horizontal and lateral with the books - the neutral black white and brown makes it  simple and chic Via HGTV

2. BREAK IT UP:  Whatever you do - don't JUST put books on the bookcase - love the toys, boxes and a ladder for no reason ! 

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3.  PLACE AN OBJECT ON TOP:   Whenever possible put a huge piece of coral on top of a horizontal books or some random oriental object - a Buddha, foo dogs always add drama. 

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4.  EVEN  ON HEIGHT: Keep the height of the books relatively even Via M Design

5. COLOR COORDINATE:  whenever possible - It looks organized and neat. Via Poorboys and Pilgrims 

6. CONTRAST PAINTING:
Paint the inside black - I more than LOVE this !!!!!   Via Dovetail

7.  ADD STORAGE BOXES - and not just for storage! Via Our Humble Abowed

DO NOT:

1. Let books takeover your home - Donate to your local library and if you miss it go back and borrow it :)

2. Forget to Edit and organize - frankly I think all paperbacks don't need to be put on display and is this a kitchen/medicine cabinet crafting station or bookcase- OY!

3.  Never put the paper side out - Binders should always face out!