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Let Joy guide you on your journey
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Before choosing the right bookshelf solution for your space, take a moment to think about what brings happiness to your life. Everything that comes to mind, from the colors to the textures to the scents to the specific types of items you collect, is so important to truly love your home. Surrounding yourself with things that evoke positive emotions brings joy to your home base.
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built-in bookshelf wall ideas
Carter Berg
This attractive option is perfect for those who have an unused room or space perfect for setting up a study, playroom, or studio. In upstate New York, Mary Randolph Carter established a studio with built-in shelving in the walls. This room contains a collection of rare books, personal memorabilia, vintage toys, collectibles, and a handy bookshelf ladder.
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How to style your bookshelf
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Whether you're planning to add built-in shelves, freestanding shelves, floating shelves, or another type of shelf, it's important to understand what defines your style. Maybe you're into boho chic, modern minimalist, maximalist, or rustic country interiors. Regardless of your particular style profile, you need to determine the aesthetic that your home's elegant spaces exude.
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bookend ideas
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A classic way to add flair to your bookshelf includes incorporating bookends. These rustic shelves get a great upgrade with vintage brass and wooden duck bookends. The collection also includes adorable duck paperweights and baskets with touches of greenery to complement the collection. Find similar animal bookends on Etsy and eBay.
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collection bookshelf ideas
Ren Fuller
A simple bookshelf in a shed has been dressed up with important collections, and a festive note has been added. Vintage brown apothecary bottles, brass trinkets and horse art sparkle alongside strawflowers, cornflowers and cosmos. Take the time to arrange your favorite pieces and incorporate natural elements to make them stand out.
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kitchen bookshelf ideas
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DIY industrial open bookshelf ideas
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Install new floating shelves in any space you need storage or replace your old kitchen cabinets with these beautiful DIY open shelves. Repurposed metal pipes provide a sturdy base for the wooden slats to support the display of heavy items such as stand mixers and dinnerware sets.
Check out the tutorial created by v.
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DIY wooden box bookshelf
create and celebrate love
Consider breaking out your toolbox and combining wooden boxes to create an adorable standing bookshelf for your child's playroom. Customize your crafty creations by spray painting each wooden box in fun colors your kids will appreciate.
Get the tutorial at Love Create Celebrate.
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DIY built-in bookshelf ideas
Sarah Sherman Samuel
Roll up your sleeves, get out your miter saw and DIY this bright and beautiful scene. To make the process a little easier, use kitchen cabinets as a built-in base.
Check out more works by Sarah Sherman Samuel.
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home office bookshelf ideas
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home office bookshelf ideas
What's better than a bookshelf with space for whatever you want to display? A unit with plenty of options to keep it conveniently out of sight whenever you need it. This rustic gray Sauder 5-shelf bookcase with doors has three open shelves and two more hidden shelves behind the doors on the bottom half. A great addition to your home office and can also be used in other rooms.
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DIY spine bookshelf
blue interior
This easy and versatile spine is an easy DIY project that makes the most of pine boards, wood glue, and paint. Easy to install and remove!
Get the tutorial at Shades of Blue Interiors.
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display case bookshelf ideas
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display case bookshelf ideas
If you love displaying your favorite things, this Inbox Zero shelf storage cabinet is perfect for you. With two tempered glass doors and plenty of space across five shelves (four of which are adjustable), you can organize and spotlight everything in every space, from dishes to books. Masu.
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Add this Tribesigns 5-tier arched bookcase with wood accents anywhere you need refreshment and storage space. Modern shelves provide plenty of space for books, plants, decorations, and photos.
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DIY floating shelves for uneven walls
shrimp salad circus
Looking for a storage solution for a room with uneven walls? These beautiful and durable DIY floating shelves can be made to fit any shape, size, width, or height.
For more information, please see Shrimp Salad Circus.
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Floating bookshelf ideas on a budget
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Floating bookshelf ideas on a budget
These value priced Forbena dark brown floating bookshelves are made from natural solid wood and industrial iron. Each unit comes with three floating shelves that work well in almost any space.
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bookshelf ideas for small spaces
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bookshelf ideas for small spaces
Whether you need to install shelves in a small space such as a bathroom, guest room or kitchen corner, this IOTXY 5-tier bamboo corner bookcase is an excellent choice. The narrow shelf also features flip-up hoverable cabinet doors and dust-proof translucent mole acrylic doors.
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minimalist boho bookshelf ideas
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minimalist boho bookcase shelf ideas
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entryway bookshelf ideas
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entryway bookshelf ideas
One of the most overlooked areas in your home is the entryway. Make your life easier by placing a discreet bookshelf in your entryway area. This sturdy Winston Porter Herrin bookcase features a decorative tray on top of the unit to store your car keys, and every shelf has room for display items and books.
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ladder bookshelf shelf ideas
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ladder bookshelf shelf ideas
Are you looking for an easy-to-assemble bookshelf to add a few books or decorative items to your home? If so, add this Highland Dunes 5-Tier Tilting Bookshelf to your cart. It fits seamlessly into your living room, kitchen, bathroom, and even your bedroom. Bookshelves are available in cherry, pickled oak, and walnut wood tones.
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corner bookshelf ideas
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corner bookshelf ideas
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We've all struggled with small spaces where we needed extra storage space. Bathrooms often rank high on this list of frustrations. Check out the Everly Quinn Dawni Corner Bookshelf Unit. There are five shelves for stacking hand towels, luxury toiletries, and plants to create your own spa-like oasis.
Janice Maze is Country Living's deputy editor, covering DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she's not in the kitchen creating new recipes with farm-fresh ingredients, you can find her on the way to music festivals or browsing local consignment shops.
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