| Styled Bookshelves
Styling bookshelves can be a very daunting task. I think it's important to keep it simple and mix it up! Use a combination of books, objects, art, and photos. Personalize it!
I love this article HERE for some great advice on the topic.
The Red Vault asked some of our members for photos and styling tips. Enjoy! |
Amilee Wendt Design Group
3139 West Holcombe Boulevard #270 Houston, TX 77025 (713) 668-7474 www.wendtdesign.com
Amilee Wendt styled these bookshelves using mostly collections and larger statement pieces in lieu of a lot of books.
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 LeSueur Interiors
215 E 22nd Street Houston, Texas 281-460-2990
Meg Lonergan of LeSueur Interiors: "For this job we installed an aqua grasscloth behind the bookshelves which was a great way to add color and texture to the room. Layering books, photographs, art and objects is the best way to make your shelves look interesting. One tip, books don't have to only be vertical in a shelf, laying them horizontally is another way to display them."
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Sally Wheat is famous for her spectacular kitchen design. Her own kitchen (on the right) has been featured in many blogs and copied over and over. She favors a clean, open shelf design to showcase collections.
The left photo shows that a dark color painted on the back of a bookshelf will make your pieces pop! 
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 Tami Owen The Owen Group Design Firm 713-515-0380
Tami Owen recently styled these spectacular bookshelves. She mixed scale and materials and added personal touches. Notice the white coral used sparingly but in perfect balance to the art in the center.
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 Laura U Collection
1840 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77098 713-522-0855
Laura Umansky of Laura U: This 1920s Spanish Revival style, multi-level home sits in the Hollywood Hills with expansive views. The house boasts rustic, beamed ceilings and doorways with dark, wood floors. We used a soft, neutral palette to counter the heavy woodwork throughout the home and incorporated colorful and whimsical accents. The study features original, built-in bookcases with colorful books and fun accessories lining the shelves. A Few Design Tips: - Create balance! Books look great lined up, but try stacking with a small accessory on top. Balance can be achieved by using books on some shelves and fun accessories on others.
- It's okay to leave some shelves empty since this will encourage your future acquisitions.
- Try grouping by color for big impact!
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 Charlotte Nail Antiques
Charlotte Nail styled this beautiful 19th Century mahogany George III bookcase very simply with plates and silver. Stunning! 
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 Cierra Interiors
2418 W Alabama Houston, Texas 77098 713.942.9001
L: Double faced, see through bookshelf with antique door surrounds on both sides. This is great as a room divider with uncluttered collections.
R: Carved Mexican pine bookshelf styled with a Moroccan plate, framed photos, and books. |
| 2032 West Alabama
Casual, simple bookshelf styling by Hien Lam Home. The glass bottles and corals used in multiples are perfectly chic! 
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 The Arrangement- Houston
1721 Post Oak Blvd Houston, TX 77056 713-627-9009
There is nothing more impressive than walking into a home and seeing brilliantly staged bookshelves that just take your breath away. Bookshelves should be treated as an art form. Even though they were invented for storage and functionality, they still serve as a visual display, so pay attention to them! They can absolutely transform a room.
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 10211 Memorial Houston, TX 77024 713-461-5210
Leslie Sinclair: Without question, the artful arrangement of a bookshelf can make or break a room's decor. Applying a finish to the shelves themselves can also add depth, character, and sophistication to a room. Whether adding simple edging details, metallic accents, or a full-blown furniture finish, these paint techniques can separate the cabinetry and shelving from the rest of the room's trim or give character to a study by enhancing the displays within. 
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| 8719 Katy Freeway
Wow!
Beautiful styling - Old books, art, architectural pieces, and a fencing mask!  |
| Welcome to our New Members |
Making abstract art is an ongoing skill for me which has been acquired over a prolonged period of time. Each canvas is a unique experience with each part of it painted or drawn to relate to the other parts of the composition and working until all of the parts work together to form one piece of art. Much of what evolves on the canvas results from personal experiences and thoughts on a subconscious level.
I love color and design and develop my art by working alla prima, working the colors wet into wet, blending as I go along to build up layers of paint and/or filling out shapes and sections of a painting. First working only with acrylic paint, I then discovered oil sticks, charcoal, graphite and collage and began to incorporate these media into many of my paintings. During the thirty years or so that I have been making abstract art, many different effects (styles) of painting have emerged. I enjoy discovery and challenge myself to go beyond what I have already achieved. Some of my paintings begin with a preset idea of what I want to accomplish while others are developed spontaneously.
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 Alexandra's Custom Draperies
9000 Hempstead Road, #372 Houston, Texas 77008 281-599-9909
Alexandra's Custom Draperies, LLC is a full-service drapery workroom specializing in fine fabric treatments, bedding, pillows, and accents, as well as shutters, blinds, and shades. We offer an extensive selection of fabrics and hardware to accommodate any budget. Alexandra's was formed in October, 2009. While the name is new, our team and our history of exceptional craftsmanship have been serving designers and home owners for many years. The customer service-focused management group and the talented seamstress team enable Alexandra's to create high quality products delivered on time and within budget. Alexandra's is a current member of WCAA, Window Coverings Association of America. We realize every project is unique and we are committed to excellence and attention to detail on each one. 
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| 9000 Hempstead Rd., #366 Houston, Texas 77008 713-366-7900 www.elizabethcoledesign.com
Elizabeth Cole Design is having an exclusive event for The Red Vault members ending today - September 30. Click HERE for our blog post with further details and more photos. 
Elizabeth Cole will offer 10% off the entire purchase of first time buyers of any product at Elizabeth Cole to The Red Vault members. But this offer can not be used in combination with the above referenced offer.
They are also offering a new line: DMI Office Furniture |
| 2411 Times Blvd, Suite 120 Houston, Texas 77005
713-521-1915
Quatrine is having their 20/20 Sale through September 30th! {For example if a client places an order, they will receive 20% off + an additional 20% off}
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| Several Red Vault members are at Marburger Farms Antique Show in Round Top, TX. It ends Saturday, October 1.
If you head up there, be sure to stop by and visit these members on
The Red Vault:
Marsh Garden Decor 2 Lucy's Antica Collection Janet Wiebe Antiques
Leslie Sinclair of Segreto Finishes will be autographing her new book. * And while you are there, you have to stop in Brenham to see Maryanne Flaherty at Beadboard UpCountry! It is the greatest shop! She has a great new line of candles from Arte Pura and her linens are heavenly. She is open late each night this week and will offer you a nice drink to relax and enjoy!
Beadboard UpCountry 101 South Baylor Street Brenham, Texas
979-830-8788 |
Alexandra's Custom Draperies
9000 Hempstead Road, #372 Houston, Texas 77008 281-599-9909
Alexandra's Custom Draperies is having an Anniversary Celebration! October 5th from 2:30-5:30 Stop by and receive an additional 15% off custom orders
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 Creative Branch
7246 Wynnwood Lane Houston, Texas 77008
Creative Branch is having an Open House on October 6 and 7 to feature their 2011 Holiday designs.
The holidays are fast approaching and Creative Branch can now offer you an effortless holiday decorating experience. Their full service progam includes customized holiday decor, installation, take down, and storage.
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| 2511 Rice Blvd
Gawee Fine Jewelry & Timepieces is celebrating their Grand Opening the entire month of October.
Click HERE for more information and a 15% off coupon 
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| 7026 Old Katy Road Houston , Texas 77024 713-864-2660
The Houston Design Center's Fall Market will kick off on October 11 with keynote speaker - Kathryn Ireland!
Click HERE for the full details and to RSVP.
Also, be sure to read the latest newsletter from The Houston Design Center HERE |
Segreto Finishes
1200 Blalock, Suite 314 Houston, Texas BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Segreto: The Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors The Definitive Guide to Extraordinary Home Design through Fine Finishing A fabulous new book By Leslie Sinclair of Segreto Finishes
Delve into the world of home design through the perspective of a decorative painter. In Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors, Leslie Sinclair shares her secrets on how fine finishing can transform and enhance any interior.
Book Signing Events: 9/27-10/1 - Book Signing at Marburger Farms Antique Show in Round Top 10/22 & 10/23 - Book Signing at The Urban Market Houston Antique Show 11/10 - Book Signing at Yellowstone Academy Fundraising Event 11/29 & 11/30 - Houston Country Club Christmas Boutique Click HERE to see details of all of her book signing events for the Fall.
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Quatrine Houston
The Houston Design Center
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