Before we had televisions, the fireplace and bookcase were the focal points of the room.

Create your own stunning display with a rustic and inviting bookcase for your living space with one of our popular barnwood bookcases. Whether your style is rustic, classic or, modern, here’s how to turn an average bookcase into an eye-catching centerpiece.

Determine Style or Function or Both. The great thing about a bookcase is it can serve to display your art, function as solely a storage space, or do a little bit of both! Decide which fits your space best. If it is a highly trafficked room for you and your family, having a functional bookcase may serve you better compared to just shelving your decorative pieces.

Use What You Have. When you see so many beautifully decorated bookcases, it can be easy to get caught up on just the right decorative items from books to clocks to bookends. But, try to use what you have. Set yourself on one primarily color and up to three accent colors and search your home for any items that fit the bill. You may be surprised at how quickly you can fill up the shelves!

Vary Scale and Heights. Once you have all of your items, separate them into differnet “groupings.” For example, a handful books, a short figurine and a tall clock is a perfect grouping that allows you to vary both height and scale within the shelf. This allows for a much more visual display for the eye.

Bring in Warmth: Being barnwood lovers ourselves, we love incorporating natural materials into any space to add a sense of warmth and coziness. Whether you add wood, seashells, antlers, or even accent with a sea blue color, let the natural materials pull together the final look.

Want to get started on your barnwood bookcase design? Contact us with your ideas – we can’t wait to get started!