Large, heavy books should be shelved on sturdy shelves, usually the lowest one. Do not shelve them above head height.
Common fiction genres include mystery, literary, young adult, fantasy, and science fiction.
There are many broad nonfiction topics, including gardening, cooking, history, biography, biology, and reference books. A specialized collection can be sorted with many subtopics. For instance, a history collection can be divided by continent, then country, then time period. If your home has more nonfiction than your local library, use the Dewey Decimal system.
One color per shelf (a blue shelf, a green shelf, and so on). If you’re having trouble filling a shelf, wrap some of the books in kraft paper. [3] X Research source A gradual “rainbow” flowing from one color to the next, or from the most saturated colors to pastels. A pattern that creates a flag or other simple image when the whole bookcase is filled. This is time-consuming, but impressive.
If you have enough books to fill two or three bookcases, fill the most visible bookcase with the important books. If you have an even larger collection, this system may not work well.
For open-backed bookshelves, hang a cloth between them and the wall.
Vertical, straight-lined objects look similar to the books. This creates an austere, rigid appearance. A few bowls, baskets, or other round objects lead to a friendlier atmosphere.
Try a pyramid of books, topped with a small trinket.
