Reese Witherspoon limits her bookshelf to three colors for a cohesive and simplified look — it’s perfect for a minimalist living room. Book lovers know that our favorite titles also double as the best kind of decor.
Displaying the books you love on your shelves feels personal and is often a complex yet sentimental way to bring warmth into a living space. However beautiful, a rainbow of bold book spines can be a minimalist’s nightmare. That is, until Reese Witherspoon (accidentally) shared a clever solution.
In a recent Instagram post, the *Legally Blonde* actress revealed her current read (*Broken Country* by Clare Leslie Hall), but what really caught attention was her carefully styled shelving — featuring only three colors: light blue, white, and cream.
Despite the eclectic arrangement, the items on Reese’s shelves follow the same color scheme, resulting in a minimalist’s dream. It’s proof you can have it all: a pared-back living room and your favorite books as part of the decor. Just like Reese, the first step is placing your books with the spines turned inward. Then, bring forward the spines that match your wall color.
According to *Homes & Gardens*, although Reese’s bookshelf approach requires more planning, the result is well worth it. It looks cohesive and clean — and it’s a new take on the “bookshelf richness” trend that has taken over social media since last year. It’s no surprise that storage experts are seeing a rise in methods similar to Reese’s.
“A storage method that’s gained popularity in recent years is color-coded bookshelves. Love it or hate it, this creative approach is the perfect way to integrate your book collection into your decor and turn your shelves into functional art,” says storage expert Vlatka Lake.
“Just group together complementary shades to create a chic and playful addition to your living space.”
Bo Hellberg, CMO of String Furniture, agrees. “When it comes to styling my own shelves, I’ve found that selecting just a few beautiful pieces to display can have the biggest decorative and sentimental impact,” he notes.
“Coordinating different colors on your shelves is another simple and effortless way to make pieces stand out and visually tie a room together. Many people forget that storage can be part of the design scheme — and by curating and styling our books, we can combine function with beauty.”
Whether you opt for blue, cream, and white like Reese or want to experiment with a different palette, you can rest assured your books will look as good as they deserve.
Source: *Homes & Gardens*
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