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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

Interior designers warn against these 17 bookshelf styling mistakes – this is what you should avoid

Three spaces with styled bookshelves.

This year, bookshelf styling has been more top of mind than ever for interior designers and homeowners alike. With the bookshelf wealth trend taking off in early 2024, and loads of characterful design styles following suit, our feeds have been full of gorgeous, eclectic book looks.

But styling a bookshelf right can be a bit more tricky than first meets the eye. With decor, artwork, and, of course, books to incorporate, quite a lot goes into the perfect bookshelf design scheme. Mistakes are easily made, and once one small item's out of place, the whole endeavor can start to feel overwhelming.

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