how I style my IKEA bookshelf

IKEA is my ultimate go to place to get basic furniture pieces. The Billy shelf ($89) is one of my fave buys because of its simplicity and durability. For my bookshelf, I wanted something large enough to hold a good amount of my books (this is only part of my collection haha), but small enough to fit the little nook beside my best. Billy was the perfect fit!

I was able to put it together on my own in a few hours, which is a huge achievement for me. I’ve been known to call the task rabbit more often than I should. Here’s how I organised and styled Billy shelf:

💫 Books: this one might be obvious, but I’m a huge fan of filling your shelf chock full with books. Books are the ultimate shelf accessory because of how colourful they are. Also, don't be afraid to get creative with stacking.

💫 Decorative candles: emphasis on the decorative part. Candles can be a great way to style your shelf, but only if you can stay committed to never actually lighting them. Otherwise, that's just a hazard waiting to happen.

💫 Aesthetic lamp: instead of having a lamp on my bedside table, I opted to put one on my shelf instead. This green mushroom lamp from SKLUM ($48) is a great size for my shelf, and I love how it illuminates my books when switched on.

💫 Plants: plants are always a great way to style anything! I love how my baby plant adds both warmth and colour to my bookshelf.

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