This home study room furnished with stained wood and black metal bookshelves is designed for learning. A green metal and wood vintage school desk is set on a gray and white rug. Display your child’s favorite books on wooden shelves mounted to the wall above the desk.
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Every home library needs a good bookshelf. To make the most of your space, install built-in shelves or a bookcase against awkward walls that you have not figured out how to decorate yet. Popular areas include next to the fireplace, in the corner of a room, or behind a desk. Whether freestanding, mounted to the wall, or built into the wall, there are a variety of bookcases to suit the layout of your home.
In terms of styling your shelves, a full stack of books is the classic option. You can also think beyond books and consider an arrangement of vases, picture frames, or greenery—these extra accessories also make for unique bookends! Take a look through the following bookshelf ideas to get your home library off to a great start.
02 of Black Bookshelf With Gold Picture Frame
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Styling a black bookshelf is a breeze with the right décor. These shelves are fitted with white book stacks, tan vases, and a gold picture frame. Add another gold accent to the look with white roses arranged inside a gold vase.
03 of Girl’s Bedroom With Stained Wood Bookcases
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This bedroom is every daughter’s dream thanks to an antique wood frame bed dressed in white and pink butterfly bedding. The bed is placed against a wall with white floral wallpaper. A set of stained wood bookcases helps encourage reading at an early age.
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Read your favorite book in this green velvet chair nestled in front of a white built-in bookshelf. The shelves are fitted with books, picture frames, and a white woven basket. Accent the look with a gold frame drawing hung above the chair.
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This chic home office with a stained wood desk helps keep you productive all day. A boucle chair tucked into the desk is seated in front of white open shelves. Style the shelves with book stacks arranged next to tan and gray décor.
06 of Staggered White Floating Shelves With Kids Books
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Your kids will love these staggered white floating shelves mounted to a white wall. The shelves are styled with red, white, and blue Christmas books for kids. Give the look a festive touch with pine décor arranged on the shelves.
07 of Stained Wood and Black Metal Bookshelf
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A stained wood and black metal bookshelf is perfect for displaying your favorite books. This shelf is mounted next to a white fireplace mantel fitted to a white shiplap feature wall. A round wood mirror hung above a wooden bench is visible in the background.
08 of White Built-in Shelves With Books
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This beautiful white brick fireplace is fitted with a stained wood mantel styled with white and beige décor. A two-toned white desk accompanied by a white and chrome office chair is placed next to the fireplace. Give the space character with books arranged along white built-in shelves.
09 of Coastal Living Room Idea With Built-in Shelves
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Add this simple built-in shelf to complete your dream coastal living room. The rustic nature of this shelf allows you to decorate your home with any coastal element you deem fit. This shelf also features vintage books and décor with an elegant marble countertop touch on the bottom. A potted plant provides a lovely green contrast to this space.
10 of White Bookcase With Coastal Décor
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These white bookshelves will have you dreaming of the beach thanks to an arrangement of beige coastal décor. The décor is accompanied by a blue book stack and a green picture frame. Add another style element with pinecone accents and a black metal basket.
11 of Stained Wood Bookcase With Greenery
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This earthy living room features a round white and wood coffee table accompanied by green velvet chairs and a gray sofa. The table stands on a beige rug under a rattan pendant light. Incorporate a touch of nature with a stained wood bookshelf styled with books and greenery in white planters.
12 of White Home Library Shelves With Cabinets
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These elegant white home library shelves are lined with antique books. The cabinets are fitted with a white countertop and brass cabinet hardware. Greenery arranged in a glass vase is used as a finishing touch on the counter.
13 of Black Wood Floating Shelves With Books
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These stacked black wood floating shelves are styled to the nines with book stacks and white, tan, and gold décor. The shelves are mounted next to an arched entrance leading to the dining room. Decorate like a professional with a greenery garland laid along a black shelf fitted above the stacked shelves.
14 of Reading Nook With White Bookcases
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Curl up in this beige deconstructed armchair accented by an orange throw pillow. The chair is seated on a gray vintage rug next to a white end table with shelves. A set of white bookcases framing the chair transforms the space into a cozy reading nook.
15 of Bedroom Sitting Room With Black Bookshelves
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A sitting room next to the master bedroom boasts a gorgeous black bookshelf displaying black, gray, and tan décor. The bedroom is fitted with a gray bed paired with a stained wood headboard. Ensure you have enough light for reading with black wall lamps flanking the bed.
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This homey green library room with green built-in bookshelves is lit by a gold sconce topped by a white and blue shade. The shelves are styled with books, vases, and antique décor. Decorate the space with a wooden ladder shelf and magnifying glasses hung on the wall for a cozy, eclectic vibe.
17 of Reading Room With White Built-in Shelves
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An antique trunk coffee table is accompanied by beige chairs in this cozy reading room. White built-in shelves displaying color-coordinated books are fitted behind the coffee table. Cozy up to a brown leather corner chair paired with a matching ottoman set in front of the shelves.
18 of White Shelves With White and Black Books
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A white shelving unit is decorated with stylish book stacks, plants, and black, white, and brown décor. The shelving unit is tucked next to a white brick fireplace topped by a white mantel. Mount a flatscreen TV above the fireplace to make the most of your living room.
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Two wooden doors with large glass windows open to reveal a very modern office. A geometric bookcase with angled shelves holds stacks of books. A black desk sits in the center of the room on a white skin rug. A white planter displays a snake plant under a bison skull that adorns the wall. A gold chandelier with large round bulbs hangs above the desk.
20 of Home Library With Gold Frame Wall Collage
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A white desk paired with a pink velvet chair is arranged in front of white bookshelves. The desk is lit by a stunning crystal and silver metal chandelier. A gray accent wall with an eclectic gold frame wall collage gives this feminine home library a strong dose of personality.
21 of Stained Wood Bookshelves With Rolling Ladder
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This adorable reading nook boasts a gray armchair seated on a round white and gray vintage rug. The chair is arranged in front of built-in stained wood bookshelves fitted with a wood rolling ladder. Get your home ready for the holidays with a pine garland hung on the ladder.
22 of Attic Bedroom With White Library Shelves
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These gorgeous white bookshelves built under a gray sloped attic ceiling are styled with white, pink, and blue décor. The shelves are fitted next to the guest bedroom. Give your guests a place to sit with a gray chair accented by a white pillow and a pink throw blanket.
23 of White Bookcase With Color-coordinated Books
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Nothing says home sweet home like a cozy corner decorated with greenery in white metal and wood planters. The plants are arranged on gray carpeting next to a white bookcase decorated with color-coordinated books. Add extra personality with a white, pink, and aqua gallery wall next to the bookcase.
24 of Upstairs Library Room With White Shelves
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A stained wood step stool stands on beige carpeting in front of white bookshelves. The room looks out towards a hallway boasting white and beige leaf print wallpaper. A two-toned beige console table is placed on a black plaid runner is perfect for displaying décor.
25 of Geometric Rug Under Farmhouse Office Desk
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A blue globe is placed on a wood bookshelf set against an off-white office wall. A green fern sits on a dark wood desk. A white chair rests on a blue and white geometric rug on the dark wood floor.
26 of Small Bedroom With Leaning Book Shelves
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A white ladder bookcase leans against a white bedroom wall. Stacks of books, figurines, a black printer, trophies, and small trinkets adorn the bookcase. A round table rests nearby under a black light and holds books and a cup of pencils. A natural wood bed sits nearby in front of a window with gray curtains. An oar hangs on the wall next to a shelf of small collectibles, a macrame wall hanging, and a framed image. A gray-striped rug covers the floor.
27 of Living Room With Stained Wood Floating Shelves
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This contemporary farmhouse living room features a white fireplace with a stained wood mantel. A greige couch is seated against a window in front of a dark blue accent wall. Decorate the accent wall with wooden floating shelves lit by a gold sconce.
28 of Black Shelving Unit With Antique Books
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Take a seat on this deconstructed wood and white couch standing on a gray vintage rug. The couch is placed in front of a black shelving unit styled with antique books flanked by plants in terracotta planters. Finish off the look with a white and black wall sign mounted above the shelf.
29 of White Built-in Living Room Shelves With Books
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You’ll love this living room featuring a wood spindle chair seated in front of white built-in bookcases decorated with tan, white, and black décor. The chair faces a white-painted wood chest coffee table set in front of a black antique dresser. Anchor the space with a red vintage rug laid over the beige tile flooring.
30 of White Bookshelves With Antique Books
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Your home library needs these white bookcases displaying an arrangement of antique books. The books are accompanied by black and gold picture frames and wood bookends. Finish off the look with a vintage typewriter and scale for a unique, vintage design.
