Small Apartment Decorating | 7 Hacks to Decorate a Bookshelf

[@niekvandenberg205]

Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves kzbin.infoUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.

[@lordfreerealestate8302]

1. Clear off the shelf. 2. Pick a color palette. 3. Over buy accessories. 4. Emply the 1/3 rule. 4:46 5. Place large items first. 5:56 6. Fill in the gaps.7:47 7. Use the wall space. 9:39

[@justanaveragejess86]

THANK YOU! All I could find was videos about painting and arranging the walls in a way that would DESTROY my deposit! My favorite book right now is "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma." It has saved my life! I highly recommend using the workbook along with it. ❤❤❤ Thank you and you have a new subscriber girl!

[@sewaldodiy]

Thanks Sharrah, I managed to decorate my fireplace mantle using your methods. Anyway I have 3 big walls in my house that I don't know how to decorate. I was thinking add some bookcases but I still haven't found the one that I really like. Maybe you can show us how to decorate an empty wall.

[@HildaGee93]

I just accessorized/rearranged the things I had on my bookshelves last night. Thanks for the tips Sharrah! I definitely get overwhelmed at times when it comes to making my bookshelves look nice and appealing to my eyes.

[@karaeyer6319]

Loveeee your tips and bookshelf. Where are those square string/natural material decorative pieces that you used in the back from? Also where’s your favorite place to find affordable decor books? They get expensive to buy for certain colors

[@bEpUnKy]

Anyone else who has a book shelf, Taler as me, just full of books... And books... And books? 😅

[@spfisterer3651]

yep ... got a whole wall in my living room.. with round 500 books :-) not a lot of decorating going on there...

[@bEpUnKy]

Sandy Pfisterer I feel you :D but it's nice to watch it ;)

[@1Kimmybear]

Yes!! I hide all my books in those cute little ikea boxes!!

[@DanishThe1]

Yes! And I love it 😄

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

listen to her: she’s not A Reader cautionary tale...

[@jaybee8276]

Lovely positive channel, I wonder if you could share where you got your marble cake/cheese stand, I noticed you have used on your table and now on the shelves I have searched high and low for some thing exactly like this.

[@anali_1110]

Currently working on a modern farmhouse look for my bathroom built in shelves! This was helpful! I definitely overbought!

[@cindymcbride]

I love to read, and have no idea how to choose a favorite out of the thousands I've read. I love your style. Everything you do turns out beautifully, but would like to see bookshelf styling for those of us who have many, many books.

[@debs1717]

Love love love your videos! Do you have a video on making you window pane mirror? Thanks

[@onka256]

Hi, love the video!! Where is your bookshelf from? I want one just like it.

[@torov7044]

Great video, your tips are very valuable. Can you do coffee table decor, please?

[@lizzytalla6900]

My fav book is called carnival of lies

[@jayhulrs1435]

And end tables

[@justanaveragejess86]

What's a coffee table 😊 I had to start over after a horrible relationship.. but I'm in a better place now and have a big flat screen, car, and my own place ❤

[@Treaclizzy]

Anything Colleen Hoover! She’s amazing! My favorite book from hers is Ugly Love or It Ends With Us! Definitely give it a try! You won’t regret it!

[@cowboyroom1225]

My bookcase is FULL of books, with a few family pictures in front.

[@ashmazz21]

okay but i have a lot of books what about one of those kinds of bookshelves

[@brendarivera9614]

Ashley Mazzella I have a lot of books as well. I've seen people color- coordinate their books and arrange them stacked vertically and horizontally, adding frames, litte vases and other accessories here and there. :)

[@ashmazz21]

Bee RC i’ve stacked them horizontally and vertically so that no spot gets unused for years now and i really like it! but i also don’t know what to put with it or how and where to put the decor so it doesn’t look too cramped or messy. i was thinking like plants or little fairy lights but idk how to balance it out 🙃

[@ashmazz21]

Bee RC and i don’t think i really like the look of picture frames in front of books

[@levim8948]

lmao then why are you here

[@ashmazz21]

@@levim8948 because I enjoy her videos and I want to be here, even two years later :)

[@rosiecruz5926]

Love the video! Can you share the link to buy that bookshelf?

[@iamicheegarcia]

Hello. Love this video! Anybody know the measurements of her bookshelves? Thanks in advance

[@iceblue1457]

I like bookshelf behind you. Could you tell us where you bought it? Thank you.

[@lilismith7227]

Where can I get the bookshelf. Really love it

[@mickijewel8537]

She had it made.

[@calaferraguti8309]

Loved this video. Helped me immensely. This is my biggest challenge thank you!!

[@bookishfairygodmother]

Definitely The Light Between Oceans! Happy reading!

[@jessicadickinson5478]

Love your tips! I have learned so much, and made my home look way better. My favorite book is The Go Giver. It is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend it.

[@michellemilleraz]

Where did you get the marble looking contact paper you mentioned in a diff video?

[@jillbrandt2223]

What editing do you suggest using for an Android and PC user? Thanks love 😘

[@Hoshikouture]

The pie chart is useful to make sure you balance what you have on the shelves, we have a balcony storage shelf we need to look presentable so going to keep that in mind!

[@13realmusic]

Favorite book I think is still God Without Religion, it really helped me see where I still had legalistic thinking patterns and follow God more freely. Love your hair by the way, it looks great short and wavy!

[@angeleluv4112]

Hi, I have been searching for months for a perfect bookshelf. Would you please share a link to where you purchased yours?. Greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays.

[@Filomenaamore]

Hi! Thank you for the video :) Can I ask you where your huge clock is from and its size? I love it! Kisses from Italy :)

[@claudiasofia8462]

I l ove your sense of humor.. i totally understood the water example...hahaha... the sand correction wasnt neccesary 😂😂... Id love to see you decorating or organizing a dresser pleaseee 😍.. mine is 6ft long and I want to do something really pretty with it.. hugs from México..

[@kathleencrawford5027]

Favorite all time book is "Kitchen" by Banana Yoshimoto. A very small book with a big impact. I read it at least once a year. It is the feeling of the book that I like. I'm currently reading "The WillPower Instinct" and it is an amazing book.

[@alanaarmstrong4126]

The Power of Positive Thinking is a great one!

[@selmaparkes4311]

Please tell me where you purchased the bookshelves. I love it!

[@GriBlanco]

Where did you get the boxes sitting on the bottom of your bookshelf? I want to be diagnosed on what my personal decor style is... How can I help you HELP ME figure that out?

[@hillarybigham5872]

Literally doing my bookshelf as I watched this. I’ve been stressing about my bookshelf for a while now. Great tips! Thank you so much! ❣️❣️ And my favorite book series is the Stravaganza series. Read them as a teenager and I still love them! #LIJFam

[@leila0621]

Where can I find that white and tan vase?!? It's perfect.

[@monikasmuzings7845]

Love your personality! Good video, thanks.

[@kennedycostar2106]

I love that clock, where is it from?

[@ashleylua9891]

When you flicked the key! Lol so cute and funny 😆

[@sweetandsassy4ever]

Where did you find the clock, I have been looking for one for just like it for some time.

[@ReggaePlanett]

Loved the video, just wish you would’ve said where your bookshelves are from.

[@kimstrenke4820]

Where did the bottles with the ornate metal stoppers come from?

[@kavithachandrasekaran5483]

Brilliant tips!

[@theburiedlife182]

Where are the bookcases from?

[@laceymaxwell2609]

Favorite book ever is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. I'm reading Case for Faith right now, and I'm learning a lot. I just finished Unbroken and LOVED it. Ready Player One is great! Wild is awesome.

[@justanaveragejess86]

That book is a CLASSIC ❤

[@katherinejominy984]

I love all the decorating videos

[@sharrah.stevens]

Thank you so much!!

[@Nicole-yi2lo]

I love your channel and tips. Brilliant! You are a master at small spaces. Just thinking: With so many of my friend’s parents are downsizing (and their generation is huge) you might have a relatively untapped market of financially successful clients waiting for you to come along.

[@zaraduarte8638]

Ok buy where can you place this bookcases in your home??. Living rooms?, dining room?, studio?. where is okay to have one??. I’m asking because I’m wondering if you can put one in a dining room, my husband thinks that would look weird in the dining room

[@Lucylovesphilly]

I don't have a favorite book, but How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style, and Bad Habits is amusing!

[@xxxprincethe2nd793]

Wow this is good I have an idea. You should do a video of you assembling a shelf your way that you think will work

[@christinamiller4548]

Where did you get your bookshelves from!? Are you able to link any of the purchased items on the bookshelveS?

[@MsJbetancur]

You're one of my favorite youtubers ever to watch. Also, where did you get these shelves? I love them and love that there's no "x" behind them.

[@sharrah.stevens]

Aw thank you, you're so sweet! Unfortunately the bookshelves I have I got lucky and got a friend to custom make them for me. BUT, I have a few bookshelves (I'll link them) that are very similar to mine that I always suggest :D Here are the links: bit.ly/2Jzxsbm bit.ly/2GDp6ya bit.ly/2Hh525L

[@Ash-xc4nf]

Live Your Style thanks for suggesting ones with different prices!!

[@MsJbetancur]

Live Your Style thank you so much!

[@loveyourgrief8223]

Been waiting for this video! Just moved into an apartment with two sets of built ins. Reading Girl Wash Your Face. I bet you would love it!!

[@sharrah.stevens]

Woohooo!!! Also SO crazy, but my sister in law just told me about this book like 5 min ago!!! I guess thats a sign I should read it! ;)

[@loveyourgrief8223]

Live Your Style definitely, give it a try!! It seems right up your alley. Super empowering to us believers. 😘

[@sharrah.stevens]

Yay! I want to see pictures when you are done with those built ins!

[@jessicaandkeith]

Do you know where to find designers on line that can help you remodeling your house but that are not expensive? I like how you decorate and all of your tips! 😘

[@jeanniestrohoff-bourassa9915]

We were the lucky ones and The Alice Network are both amazing reads.

[@sarahmartinez1021]

Uhhhh the only things on my bookshelves are actual books. Is that really boring? I DO switch them between towers of books on their sides and rows of books standing up, alternating. I don't know if I could bear to part with all my books to make a decorating book shelf rather than a book bookshelf. Currently, I'm reading The Women of Brewster Place, and I'm loving it! But, The Old Man and the Sea is one of my all-time favorites. If you're looking for a great auto biography, I highly recommend The Color of Water and Kaifir Boy. If you like purple prose and short stories, I LOVED Krik? Krak!

[@lifewithklc]

This Much I Know Is True by Wally Lamb, and The Red Tent. So so good!

[@MyLifebyJuliaIRL]

my current fav book is braving the wilderness , the quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone by brene brown i believe this is a must read i find it to be that good.

[@ElisOjaperv]

Where did you find these awesome rattan squares? :)

[@Lashlove16]

I always overbuy when decorating... an envelope dedicated to your decoration purchases makes it easy . I also dump all returns in my car so it’s easy after work to return them versus the crowded weekend.

[@JMSmiles001]

This has been really helpful but I feel like it’s different with my bookshelves because they’re longer. It feels cluttered. Any suggestions?

[@Shamantak_Bhattacharyya]

Wow,such a nice bookshelf without books.

[@jengus1951]

The Great Alone, The Immortalists, Before We Were Yours - all great books! Also Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine!

[@par11]

Loved this video! Could you please create a video about different ways to style your bed? Thank you! 💙

[@davistl0119]

I would love it if you did a video of tips for your dorm room. It's such a small space.

[@kreyna15]

Where do you buy books to decorate?

[@meytalnavon9979]

Love love love your video 🖤

[@ThePrettyElegance]

Wonderful, thank you!

[@rosesareredhome4184]

Cool tips! TFS

[@saskabozinovska7912]

The Girl on the Train. The book is very good. I just read it and now it' one of my favorite books. I recommend it for everyone. ❤😊

[@meeraali9642]

Actually my favorite is the Harry Potter series

[@linzibacon1995]

Hi I’m new to ur page I love it already you have been helpful I been wanting to re do my room

[@terri3696]

Thanks, Sharrah! This is very helpful for some bookshelves I am styling right now. Just finished reading and recommend "The Path Made Clear" by Oprah.....loved, loved it.

[@robbennest8995]

I’m obsessed with the Sarah j Maas series A Court of Thorns and Roses. I’m on book three of four. 😍 I love your videos. I appreciate your tips so much. Also love all the Scout love on IG! 💕

[@justanaveragejess86]

That's an amazing series! ❤

[@cjdevries3364]

You helped me find my design style (mid century modern) Thank you so much!! The book I am loving right now is called The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize and Simplify by Francine Jay. It is the first decluttering book that is actually motivating me to change!

[@justanaveragejess86]

I'm gonna check that book out, thanks for the recommendation, even though it was meant for Sharrah 😂

[@lisamedeiros7581]

Great viedo, thanks for tips. Love the way you decorated

[@anicavanwyngaard]

Thanks for the great video, such amazing tips! I am in the proses of reading two books, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey and The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Both are amazing and such eye openers! Then when it comes to Novels, I love Lynn Austin as a writer.

[@spfisterer3651]

yes! I love the 7 habits of ... book!

[@munazzaakram915]

I love reading even the wrappers of thing if I lack books 😀

[@akajkyt]

Great video, I really enjoyed it!

[@lucyloo8965]

What about really small shelving like a foot and a half wide?

[@shamimedessaye4109]

Ive been looking for that everywhere !!!

[@Mikesnipes2021]

I really appreciate your videos. This is my first time commenting. Great advice

[@JadynMock]

The personality plus book, rich dad poor dad, shattering your strongholds, and God is a matchmaker. These are my favs right now

[@sandrakelbaugh1681]

Great video. I love anything and everything by Nicholas Sparks.

[@itsmeboo6074]

I'm getting a shelf a bit like that darker wood though can't wait got a hanging plant a light up star a nice wooden penguin thing. Ooh and books 🙂

[@laurabraley1907]

Just finished the mountain between us today. It’s an amazing book!!

[@johannygarcia4491]

I love for your videos! They’re so good

[@sharrah.stevens]

Thank you!!!

[@sharrah.stevens]

Aw you're so sweet! Thank you for watching

[@jacquelinesandoval5691]

You should make & sale that style bookcase cases in kinwoven! :)

[@brunafischer05]

The little book of Hygge is my favorite book ♥️ it changed my life

[@shara.nelson95]

I am currently The Secret Keeper. Very good!

[@superabah]

Hey Sharrah, I'm from Malaysia..Love your videos!

[@daughterofzion5903]

My favorite book is the Bible. I am also currently reading the Jenny McCarthy book about her son and autism ☺️

[@jotka132]

The Chronicles of Narnia -especially the horse and his boy but properly all :)

[@maplesugarfever]

One of my go-to novels is The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. I first read it in 2008 in one night because I could not put it down, and since then I've taken it with me on so many journeys, large and small, that I've gone through three copies :P For non-fiction right now, I'm reading a book my mom got my husband and me as part of a housewarming present for the new apartment we just moved to...it's The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Cutter, by Margareta Magnusson. In a nutshell, it's how to minimize your possessions to create harmonious spaces in your home with things that you love and that represent your life, while learning how to let go of unnecessary items when you're alive so that when you die your family doesn't have to go through all your junk to do it for you :P

[@mzruby9965]

The Great Gatsby is by far my favorite book of all time. Followed closely by The Count of Monte Cristo. The classics are my favorite

[@roekinn]

Favorites atm: Dandelion Wine- Ray Bradbury and Thinker Toys- Michael Michalko.

[@par11]

Roekinn yes! Love Dandelion Wine 💙

[@genesispaint03]

I just did my book case can you check it if I need to take out or add some thing #lij fan

[@genesispaint03]

Fasebook corea Kiki

[@mouseybrown8165]

my favourite books are the harry potter series!!! they are the best.

[@michaelaserna2920]

I love your videos 😍

[@clairacelek]

my favorite book was Deadly by Julie chibbaro... a medical mystery! Would totally reccommend this book to young readers.