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Do you have a bookcase or shelving unit in your home that just never seems to look “right”? Well, you’re in luck today because I’m walking you through my no-fail tips for styling a bookcase

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Through this process, I'm also going to show you how I decorated one of my bookcases.   No-Fail Tips for Styling a Bookcase: I do follow a few "rules" when it comes to getting the look I want in a bookcase/shelving unit. Here are the elements I keep in mind: function, color, shape, texture, spacing, botanical, bling, and personal. I know this may seem like a lot, but each aspect is important. Once I explain things a bit, I'm sure it will make sense. I’ve snapped some pictures of a bookcase in my apartment to walk you through the process....

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Store Your Favorite Reads in These 11 Eye-Catching Bookshelves

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While the age of having all of your VHS or DVD cases displayed in your home may have come and gone, it seems books are here to stay. There’s just something satisfying and honest about keeping your favorite books visible for visitors and friends alike to see. (It’s also a handy background for Zoom calls, too.) So, no matter whether you’re partial to Harry Potter, 1984, Dickens or every book ever written by Dr. Seuss, be loud and be proud of your books and display them on the best bookshelf available. When it comes to choosing the best bookshelf for...

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25 Effortless Room Divider Ideas To Make Use Of Your Small Space

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Whether you’re dealing with a huge open space or a make-shift living room in a tiny home, room dividers help to divvy up your home’s space. The easiest, cheapest way to divide your living area is to use a temporary fixture of some sort, but there are also lots of permanent ideas for those looking to keep spaces separate. Read on to discover some clever room divider ideas to consider for your next interior design project. Wood Block Room Divider Photo by Betty Wasserman on Houzz A woodblock room divider adds an all-natural element to this space while breaking up...

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Living room furniture has to be more than just nice looking

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It has to be comfortable enough for you to get some rest and relaxation but it also has to be stylish enough for guests. While the elements in any room are typically the same — sofa, chairs, tables — it’s their details and special features that make them chic and fresh. As you already know, the basics look very different in each style of interior decor and that style needs to be the one in which you feel most comfortable. If you haven’t explored various furniture options in detail, you might not notice off-hand some of the detailing that makes...

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With the arrival of spring and spring cleaning, the urge to decorate and freshen up the look of the living room often pops up too

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Your refresh can be a few small decor touches, a new coat of paint or a complete design overhaul of the space. Like we always say, you’re only limited by your imagination — and your budget! A neutral living room can be livened up by swapping out a few chairs for brighter and bolder options, or investing in a big new sofa can give the room a whole new lease on life. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start or what you might like to include in your newly revamped living room, so it helps to browse through inspirational...

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