How to Decorate a Bookcase

Day 13 of 31 Days of Tabletop Decorating – How to Decorate a Bookcase

We have a classic living room. Hickory hardwood floors, ceiling fan, built-in cabinets and bookcases with a gas fireplace and gas logs. The room is open concept and I’m in the process of updating it. We found a sofa and two chairs that I love at a local consignment shop that is a bit modern, so it was time to update the bookcases. My inspiration was the “Umbrella Man” over our fireplace.

I cleaned off my shelves, dusted everything and began with a clean canvas.

We have a bookcase on both sides of the fireplace, so I started with both empty.

The Mama Pelican is a recent purchase, but she is moving to the mancave.

I added black and gold to the middle shelf. The antique corkscrews were a gift from a very dear friend. As you can see, I always accessorize in odd numbers. Each “grouping” counts as one, so I have a mirror, flower and frame, and book group.

I added touches of purple to both sides.

The box is a recent project .

The parrot was an accessory in my daughter’s room when she was about eight.

A box of artichokes.

With the “Umbrella Man” as my inspiration, I think it all turned out very colorful. I like neutral colors in furnishings so that my art and accessories will pop.