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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

This interior designer's three step rule for arranging bookshelves is so simple – and it works every time

Three rooms with styled bookcases.

The recent buzz over 'bookshelf wealth' has us all rethinking how we've been arranging our bookshelves – storing books isn't so simple after all. If you're in need of some quick and easy pointers on how to keep your book storage looking sophisticated, you're not alone.

Luckily, interior designer Marie Flanigan just took to Instagram to share her step-by-step guide to styling a bookcase like a pro – and the three tips she offers are incredibly easy to follow. Here's how she arranges books and accessories in her own design projects, and what she suggests if you're looking to bring your bookshelf back to life.

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