Living Well At Home
Book lovers know that stylish bookshelves are a must-have for any living space. But even if you’re not an avid reader, adding a bookshelf or two to your home office is a great way to increase storage and get organized. At the same time, they also allow you to flex your interior design muscles by putting your aesthetic on display. Ready to learn how to make the most of your home office bookshelf? Check out a few simple tips from Twin Star Home™ to get started.
Home offices grow more important every day as more people opt to work from home at least a few days a week. Even when you’re not using yours for work, it’s an ideal spot to pay bills and work on personal projects. Still, home office storage can be tricky because clutter builds up fast on your desk. Corralling it all in a well-designed bookshelf, however, helps maintain a neat look that promotes productivity and keeps everything you need within easy reach.
A mix of open and concealed storage helps make your bookshelf as versatile as possible. That’s why we suggest the Ashford Bookcase, from Twin Star Home™ in Pure Gray. Three shelves at the top come with adjustable dividers, making it easy to create custom-sized areas for books, binders and decorative items. Below, two storage drawers accommodate office supplies, while a full-extension file drawer keeps paperwork neat. But you’re not all work and no play, and neither is the Ashford. To style your home office bookshelf, we suggest:
The great college move-in is in the rearview mirror now, but students of any age may still need help with the organization and look of their workspaces.
To give your living space a serious style upgrade, consider a simple but striking two-tone bookshelf (like the one above). The contrasting dark and light finishes look right at home with a variety of aesthetics, from industrial to contemporary, and open shelving makes it easy to maintain an open, airy look. To make the most of your bookshelf, consider a few of the following styling strategies:
When choosing a bookshelf, function is often the first thing that comes to mind. But bookshelves also allow you to display photos, art and other decorative accents. Even if your office is primarily a place to be focused and productive, a few carefully curated decorative items are a great way to make it your own. And they can serve as inspiration as you work.
For designer Christy Davis, finding inspiration to personalize your space this way comes easy.
“I find my design inspiration from all of our travels. We go to Europe and a lot of big cities, and what I find most inspiring is the landscape, the food, and the architecture.”
When your top concern is style, choose a bookshelf that draws just as much attention as the items inside it. We love the mid-century modern styling of the bookcase pictured above. Floating shelves create plenty of open space to avoid overcrowding and give you room to play with height and shape as you mix in accents. There are so many ways to utilize this bookshelf, but some of our favorites include:
Bookshelves deliver just the right mix of practical storage and design flair to suit any home office, whether you’re outfitting your first apartment or updating a professional workspace. To learn more about quality furnishings for your home office, living room, bedroom and beyond, browse Twin Star Home™ online today. Questions? Contact us any time or use our find a retailer page to find your favorite products online.