Work on Houses & gardens' Prominent desk in style, I have familiarized myself with design functions that almost always cause a reaction among designers and readers. Most common is the concept of a color -coded bookshelf, a well -known feature of Reese Witherspoon.
Reese will know that the actress is a permanent supporter of this much discussed look, since she has told many insights into the various bookshelves around her home and her office, almost always coordinated in color.
It was not a big surprise when she recently shared another reading corner on her Instagram, this time a collection of red, green, pink and yellow books. It reminded me of how powerful it is Bookcase organization method Can look in a living room, because in addition to the end of the conversation, it is coherent and yet individual. It is one of the only times in which I can decorate objects that feel personally without affecting an ultra-processed and organized aesthetics.
In addition, it is guaranteed to trigger a conversation if I have a cocktail party, of those who either love or hate the look. In any case, it is to be discussed there.
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While Reese's bookshelf -styling method is controversial, the designers who love are not shy to express their opinions. Among them is Lisa Hensby by Lisa Hensby Design & Build Studio, who convinced me to follow your example.
“Do you love absolutely a color -coded bookcase? You are not alone – it is one of these design tricks that immediately give a room a feeling of calm and cohesion. For anyone who loves a little coordination (and be honest who doesn't love it, things look like precisely) to organize your books by color can feel deeply satisfactorily and your shelves to give a little shine, ”she says.
Reese coordinated the color of her shelves by color, but I don't have to be as strict as I style. Lisa says instead I can group similar colors (e.g. blues and green/red and pink) to create a similar statement
“You can fully identify a rainbow order or try the tonal stack – think of all your warm colors or a gradient effect from dark to light,” she says.
“You could even keep it monochrome: all white, gray tones or blacks for a more minimalist look in gallery style. And if you have books with brave spines or beautiful covers, this method really makes you shine as part of the decor. '
One last thing I should consider before I have been added? The books that I may not work together. However, this makes my bookshelves unique for me.
“Not all books play well when it comes to size. While your color coordination may be on the point, you can have a few shaky shelves in which the hardbacks and paperbacks refuse to properly align yourself. But hey, that's all part of the charm – a little visual interest has not hurt anyone,” says Lisa. And if Reese supports this look, if I am not to agree?