When deciding on items to include and their placement, be sure to combine variety and continuity. Each shelf should contain items of varying heights and sizes. This makes for a more interesting composition than a row of items of the same proportions.

Shapes, colors, and finishes should be repeated throughout to create cohesion. Repeated elements are what transforms a seemingly unrelated grouping into a curated collection.

Give your bookshelf a refresh with these three tips to take your shelves from eyesore to eye candy. Creating a less cluttered and more balanced look will take weight off your mind and (more literally) your shelves themselves.

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