Today’s post has the best shelf styling essentials from Amazon! Read more to see what I use and love to get that perfect bookshelf style!

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I love good bookshelf styling. There is something super satisfying about working and reworking a space to get it just right. However, it can be super overwhelming too! So, today I’ve gathered a huge roundup of the best shelf styling essentials from Amazon to make things easier for you!

I have this huge bookcase that overlooks my family room. (Real life confession: it has recently become a home decor dumping ground so I am working on a plan to make it beautiful again!)  We’re not really sure why but the previous owners built it into one side of the cathedral walls/ceilings in our family room and outfitted it with a walkway as well. It’s massive! I think 16 feet wide by at least 10 feet tall. The individual shelves are really long as well so styling it has been a challenge at times. Over the years, I’ve collected quite the collection of coastal styling pieces and I like to shop these bookshelves first when I’m looking for something for a different room in the house.

Side note: it’s nearly impossible to photograph this bookshelf very well. It hangs 20 feet up in the air so you can’t get a great shot from the family room below. And the landing is only about 3 or 4 feet wide so you can’t back up without the risk of falling over!

What to Use on Bookshelves

So, let’s talk about what makes for great shelf styling. Balance, balance, balance. That’s the key. Too sparse and it looks like you forgot to finish it. Too crowded and it just looks busy and your eye doesn’t know where to go. All of my shelf styling basics from Amazon help create that balance that you’re looking for.

It’s really important to add in a variety of items and sizes/heights. If you just fill the shelves with a bunch of vases, that will look uninteresting. Mixing together vases, bowls, frames, trays, plants and planters (these are a must to add some life to the space!), books, beads and objects will help create an interesting look. Try to keep them somewhat neutral-ish or at least along the same color scheme to keep everything looking cohesive. This doesn’t mean that everything has to be white or one color but having every color of the rainbow on your shelves may clash. I like to stick with white, brass, blues/greens and wood tones so that’s what’s featured in my list of shelf styling essentials from Amazon. As always, everything I recommend tends to have a coastal look.

Every great bookshelf needs some books! Don’t know where to start? Check out my favorites right here!

I also really like adding in objects that are meaningful to you. On several of my shelves, I have these glass jars filled with sand from all of the beaches we have visited since getting married. Just ask my husband about the time we brought home like 17 bags of sand from St. John and the British Virgin Islands. They weighed a ton! 😉 But since we love to travel and I am obsessed with the ocean, these little jars are so meaningful to me. They all tell a story and they are conversation starters if anyone ever heads on up to see them.

What objects can you incorporate to tell more of your story? We all know that Amazon has something for everyone so for example, searching for something like “bicycle home decor objects”  or “boating home decor objects” will yield some interesting pieces that you can use on your bookshelves. I also have a large piece of driftwood on one shelf. Again, it tells the story of who I am and what I enjoy while still blending in and being cohesive.

Looking for more shelf styling inspiration? Follow my Pinterest board with all of the hottest ideas!

I’ve rounded up all of the categories of my shelf styling essentials right here. This list just scratches the surface of what’s available just through Amazon alone!

Hot Tip: Some of these items are from the brand Creative Co-Op whose products are featured in the shops of many prominent interior designers. They also sell on Amazon, sometimes for significantly less so it’s always a good idea to check there first! This wood pedestal is a great example. On Amazon, it retails for $21.07 and on other sites, it goes for $30+ and you usually also have to pay shipping!

Bowls and Planters

Rattan Bowls | Hobnail Planters | Best Ikea Plant Ever! | Paulownia Wood Planter | Wood Bowl |Blue Clam Bowl | Clamshell Bowl

I’ve owned the rattan bowls forever and they’re one of my favorite shelf styling essentials!

I’ve spoken a lot about my love for these cute Ikea plants. We have tons of them around the house so they’re definitely a favorite!
I purchased the hobnail planters recently and I was so impressed with them! They were packaged beautifully and are heavy and good quality! I’d still like to find a plant that fits in the large pot but for the meantime, they are just hanging out on a shelf.

Frames and Candles

Brass Frame | Octagon Frame | Mother of Pearl Frame | Rattan Frame | Bamboo Coconut Candle | Blue Pillar Candle Holder | Sea Salt Coconut Candle | Tealight Tray

Boxes and Trays

Wood Boxes (on sale right now!) | Brass and Glass Box | Navy Tray | Brass Terrarium | Octagon Brass Box | Rectangle Brass Box | Bee Circle Tin | Brass and Glass Tray

Vases

Set of 4 Vases | Glass Vase | Rattan Vase | Set of 3 White Vases | Small White Vase

Decorative Objects

Birds | Pineapple | Geode | Driftwood Sculpture | Brass Sculpture | Glass Beads | Driftwood Ball Sculpture | Blue Glass Ball | White Glass Ball | Driftwood Ball | Geode Bookends | Marble Bookends | Seashell Sculpture

The gold sculpture piece is so versatile! Each piece is usually a little bit different and it looks great anywhere! Stack it on top of a book or just let it shine on it’s own if you have the space!

I hope my guide to the best bookshelf styling essentials from Amazon was helpful! Drop me a comment and let me know what your favorite item is!