How to Decorate Shelves in a Bedroom

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Pull out all the items you need to store on the shelves.. Choose colors that complement the existing décor.. Use a tape measure to determine the size of your shelves if necessary.

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Pull out all the items you need to store on the shelves.

Step 1

Pull out all the items you need to store on the shelves.

2

Choose colors that complement the existing décor.

Step 2

Choose colors that complement the existing décor.

3

Use a tape measure to determine the size of your shelves if necessary.

Step 3

Use a tape measure to determine the size of your shelves if necessary.

4

Stack books together for an academic or hobbyist look.

Step 4

Stack books together for an academic or hobbyist look.

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Decorate with plants to bring more "life" to your shelves.

Step 5

Decorate with plants to bring more "life" to your shelves.

6

Add a stronger touch of your personal style with artwork.

Step 6

Add a stronger touch of your personal style with artwork.

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Hide loose or extra objects in attractive storage bins.

Step 7

Hide loose or extra objects in attractive storage bins.

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Group together items that look similar.

Step 8

Group together items that look similar.

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Place similar items in a triangle or "zigzag" pattern.

Step 9

Place similar items in a triangle or "zigzag" pattern.

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Choose pieces that have meaning to you as the focal point of each shelf.

Step 10

Choose pieces that have meaning to you as the focal point of each shelf.

11

Move anything that looks out of place.

Step 11

Move anything that looks out of place.

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