
A wall shelf in the living room gives you the chance to organize books, art, and collectibles and display them with pride. Should you paint the shelves? Should you organize all the books or leave space for decoration? We answer these questions below. Let yourself be inspired: even a compact shelving system can become a beautiful feature.
Highlight the living-room wall shelf with color

Let's start with the wall behind the shelf. One effective way to decorate a library wall is through skillful use of color. You can keep the shelves the same color as the frame, often white, but many people enjoy adding contrast behind them. For example, painting the wall behind the shelves darker than the surrounding walls creates depth and a strong effect. You can also keep things subtle with gray-blue, or create a bold contrast with bright orange or red.
Living-room shelves – focus on books

Now turn your attention to the books on the wall shelf. Is it acceptable to fill shelves with nothing but books? Of course. Variety, however, is the key. Do not worry if the books do not look perfect; paperbacks can be displayed with pride. Arrange some books vertically, stack others horizontally, or lean a few slightly to the side. You can also create a strong sense of symmetry. Remember that cover color plays a role. If you want a certain palette, you can make simple covers for the books yourself.
Add decorative elements

Books and art go hand in hand. There is nothing better than decorative objects with unusual shapes or intelligent photographs.
Modular bookcases

Yellow floating shelves 
Eclectic shelves and white furniture

Family photos on the shelves

Shelves along the corridor walls

unusual shelving system 
Eclectic statues and art pieces

large library

Study with oriental rugs

Library as a room divider 
The fireplace

Room with sloping roof

Orange back wall

Shelves along the wall

Organize a home library
