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BOOKSHELVES

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With its simplistic shape, clean lines and warm wooden aesthetic, the versatile shelving piece can be incorporated in almost any interior setting and can serve as a room divider. Vibrant tangerine and soft taupe edges add a dash of color.

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MINAMILIST SHELVES

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MAKE THE SHELVES THE SAME COLOR AS THE CEILING AND BEAMS

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I LIKE THE SIMPLICITY AND OPENNESS OF THESE SHELVES.

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Here is another example of stacking books to display an object atop them. These books are more mistmatched in appearance but appear to be similarly themed around "love poems". I would have liked to see that theme continued in the object and even perhaps in the surrounding shelving but I like the idea of what's happening here.

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A great trick to remember when you are displaying books on a bookshelf is that you can also display other objects with them. The sculptures and vases here make the bookcase more of an art display than merely a place to stick your books

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Large symmetrical book displays are one of the best ways to make a statement in a room filled with books. These displays frequently flank a fireplace as seen here. The symmetry allows all of the books to come together in a clean design so that they add a nice geometric pattern to the room. Here we also see that some favorite books are stacked on the coffee table which makes this room a really appealing place to do some reading in. People who want to devote an entire room to their library should look at this type of design.

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A rich coral paint lining the back of a large wall unit highlights the decorative items placed on the ledges, and somehow manages to take the emphasis away from the TV.

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Painting the deeply recessed wall of this wet bar a rich chocolate brown adds visual weight and interest, making this portion of the room a focal point.

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The wall behind the ledge shelving in this modern rustic mudroom brings in a subtle touch of pattern, following the muted tones of the design.

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WALLPAPER BEHIND SHELVES

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SHELVES UNDER TV FOR DVD'S

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CABINETS BELOW BOOKS

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AND MAYBE PAINT WALL BEHIND THEM

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