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Decorating Bookcases – It’s not just about the books…

Decorating Bookcases

When decorating your bookcases take these few tips into account when displaying your books and memorabilia.

Look around the house and see what other small items you love. Display a favorite collection, colored glass items, anything that reflects your style and personality.
Keep in mind the colors and feel of the room where the bookcase is located. If some books you have chosen have nice jackets, by all means showcase them…they are now works of Art!
Look for items with a central theme. For instance, colored glass in one color, a collection that matches in color.
Stagger your look, and mix for visual interest. Add collectables to a stack of books. Look for items that match in color to books with a nice jacket or cover.
Create “peaks and valleys” in you display. Everything the same height is boring to the eye.
Books do not have to be placed side by side..BORING. Have fun with it, graduate a stack of books, lay some on their sides, stack some at an angle. If space permits, place a small item atop for interest.
If you have books and collectables from a favorite vacation…add a small picture to remind you of a wonderful time.
Create spaces for the eye to rest, if you are lean in you options, remember, less is better.

Lois Brant of Impressive Interiors
www.impressiveinteriorsstyling.com

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Fri, August 29 2008 » Decorating Tips & Ideas

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What is Interior Redesign?

Interior Redesign, which has been frequently featured on HGTV and in many decorating magazines, is the art of transforming your home utilizing the wonderful and not so wonderful things you have accumulated over the years, with the assistance of a talented person who has a passion for making homes look beautiful. The goal is to create a space that is balanced and harmonious while reflecting the personalities of the family that lives in the home. There are many names for those that offer this service...interior redesigners, interior arrangers, interior stylists, one day decorators, visual coordinators, interior refiners...are just a few of the terms you may encounter while searching for a professional.
What is Home Staging?

You only have one chance to make a good first impression. When selling your home you want to insure someone does not overlook that it may be the home for them. Our homes are usually the most valuable thing we own and yet many people do not take the necessary steps to guarantee that their home "shows" in it's best possible light.