Use a room divider to create space for everything

Separate living and dining areas with freestanding shelves. They'll add storage that can be accessed from both sides

How to style your shelving

• Display objects in between books - it'll lighten the overall feel.

• Keep the look neat by tucking small items away in storage boxes.

• Arrange books by size - it's more visually pleasing to have large ones at the bottom in deeper shelves.

• For closed-back bookshelves, line the back of the shelves with wallpaper to add a personal touch.

• Store oversized books horizontally to reduce the stress on their spines.

• Put display items on eye-level shelves.

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