Nine bookshelf decorating ideas that'll elevate your style

Take any room in the house, a stack of books, and these tips and you're working with magic.

1. Make a floor stack

Face the book and magazine spines towards the wall to create neutral palette.

2. Break up books with pops of plant life

When in doubt, go green.

3. Art work and shelves is an obvious yes

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4. Create a sense of symmetry

Spilt your bookcase down the middle and decorate by mirroring both sides to each other.

5. Colour code your books

Everyones heard of colour order, but coding your books into sections of colour takes the organised look to the next level.

6. Create vignettes or sections

This will help keep a sense of visual order.

7. Make a stool stack

Take a couple of you best looking coffee table books and arrange them on a stool to create a focal point in your hallway or living space.

8. Fill a cabinet with your old books

The minimalist look is definitely la mode for 2015, but you're not about to throw your beloved collection away try this idea.

9. Build up

If you're a real book lover, take your inspiration from photographer Kelsey Newkham's living room and build wall of varying sized book shelves.

10. Create cluttered cohesion

Most of us can't resist the urge to create a cluttered shelf. If this is you, try matching storage boxes (like these plywood ones here) to tie the look together.