After the Holidays I tend to feel like my decor needs a little freshening up. A good place to do a quick update can be your built in shelves (if you have them) for some people styling them can be intimidating. I thought I’d share with you a few things I look for when I’m searching for items for my clients shelves or for my own. 
I’m a big fan of neutral decor, especially with my charcoal built ins. I put together some of my go to items that will work in any home.
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When styling my shelves, the first thing I do is shop my home for books. I gather as many hard back books as I can find, if I don’t have enough, I make a run to the thrift store. I remove the covers and look for neutral bindings. If the bindings are too bright, you can grab a can of light colored spray paint and paint them (make sure you cover the pages). I usually place the books with the pages facing out for a different look. I stack some laying down, and stand others up for variety.
Once I have some books in place I add my decorative items, I love to use Goedes, starbursts, brass orbs and frames. Use the slider below for some ideas. Click on photos for source.
Feel free to add some color to your shelves, just keep it minimal for a clean cohesive look. Thanks for stopping by, make sure you sign up for my newsletter in the sidebar for updates!
Jen
Custom built ins are painted Kendall by Benjamin Moore/ Sofa info not available/ Drapes custom, fabric purchased at Childress in Dallas/ Leaning mirror Ballard designs.
Where did you get your side chairs that you have in your living room?
Hi Dawn, they are from Tj Maxx. I’ve seen them at Homegoods and Target has some similar ones as well.
beautiful room! what’s the wall color? its gorgeous with the kendall charcoal shelves.
Thank you Nancy, the walls are Sherwin Williams, Mindful Gray.