HOW DO I STAGE BOOKSHELVES?

If you are going to have books, then group similar ones together or going completely random.

I add small decor items in front of mine like small photo frames that are unique.

Rule of 3s if always good unless your shelves are extremely wide.

Here are lots of ideas for you: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/bookshelf-organizing-tips-designers-36736991

Here are some ideas on how to style them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh2MUmgQthM

Hello, I'd first gather the items I wish to store in the bookcase so the bookcase is useful as well as eye appealing. Here's a link that may provide some inspiration. Good Luck!

https://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/shelves/get-picture-perfect-bookshelves/?slide=slide_9cb41bac-36cc-4a12-843f-3ff75cf399ed#slide_9cb41bac-36cc-4a12-843f-3ff75cf399ed

Here's some visuals for you:

https://www.pinterest.com/DIYHomeStaging/staging-bookshelves/

This has been a rough one for me also.

I tend to lean towards less is more. Nothing worse then a bookcase where it looks like somebody felt the need to put everything cute that they own on.

You don't want to be so over whelmed that you miss anything.

I use the 3 & 5 rule. Either grouping of 3 or 5 objects. Of course that doesn't mean you can't have just one object to grab people's attention.

Personalize it. I had hubby cut out letters displaying my screen name here on Hometalk.

Hello there,

Look at the space you have to put them and then, using a pencil and paper, imagine the paper is the wall, try different configurations and see which suits you best. Good luck and have fun!

Here's a link with tips and ideas for you:

https://www.pinterest.com/theadoredhome/bookcase-staging/

Stage for what purpose, or for whom?

To list the home for sale?

Hi Jhu. Book shelves should be one-third books, one-third plants or knick-knacks, and one-third should be left as open space. Good luck Jhu. And Happy New Year too.

There is great information here:

https://threebearshomestaging.com/2017/06/22/how-to-stage-a-bookshelf/

thanks for all the help u supplied. they were real helpful