How to style the IKEA Vittsojo bookcase, 15 unique ideas

The thing about having collections in your home, it is all about having the proper way to display them without looking overly cluttered.

One of the most popular display items I have ever seen is the IKEA Vittsjo bookcase. I mean this bookcase is EVERYWHERE. The thing about it is its totally affordable and looks completely clean + oh so chic. It’s a perfect open shelf styling base.

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If you haven't noticed these around, I have put together a few of my favorite inspirations. You can stylishly display magazines, books, collections, knick knacks, boxes, photos, baskets, etc.

If you have been feeling like your home needs a little something, try creating a beautiful display of your favorite things.

Let me inspire you a little bit more. . .

Add a few baskets for hidden storage

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For my place, I am thinking the black but I have seen many people put on their DIY gloves and paint it another color. I also happen to think white is very chic, or perhaps even gold. 

I absolutely love this hack by House of Hawkes, the gold and marble combo is pretty glam.

After seeing this next shot of Nina Dobrev's California home, I'm actually thinking against the tall shelf look and opting for a lower sofa table look for my new living room.

I can get this IKEA Vittsjo shelf, actually 2 of them and place them behind my new sofa and have a fabulous sofa table, no? I was thinking black but perhaps I can make it gold...?

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13 Ways to style your kitchen with color and charm

Craving a little color? Here’s how to update your kitchen with color.

Just the other day, I woke up with my kitchen in disarray. Everything was washed and cleaned from my dinner party the night before, but it was all over the counters. Instead of feeling stressed and overwhelmed from the clutter, I found myself feeling that Marie Kondo ‘spark of joy’ because everything just looked so pretty.

Typically, I looooove a clean kitchen with nothing on the counters but these days, I love to display all of my pretty kitchen things that are easy on the eyes. Entertaining has become such a joy for my home and I love how it plays out in the kitchen. When the beautiful pink wine glasses and blue and white bowls begin to pile up, it's almost like a colorful display of beautiful memories.

This is exactly why plates must be pretty, glasses must be chic and all the little things that you use in the kitchen should at least be fun to look at.

In my kitchen, everything is black, white and gold. But the accessories are colorful and vibrant. From lemon yellow dishes to pink glasses, it feels bright and cheerful.

Anthropologie is one of my favorite places to visit because they display all the kitchen ware so beautifully.

Today, I am sharing some images to inspire you to stock up your kitchen with pretty things. So that when you're having Summertime fun, you can display everything with style. 

Decorating your kitchen with color and it’s meaning:

Incorporating bright colors into your kitchen decor can significantly influence the mood and atmosphere. By understanding the emotional impact of different colors, you can create a space that not only reflect your personal style but also enhance your well-being. Whether you seek energy, tranquility, creativity, or comfort, there’s a bright color that can help you achieve your desired ambiance.

Here is the breakdown of each color:

1. Red: Passion and Energy

Red is a bold and dynamic color that can stimulate excitement and energy. It’s often associated with passion, love, and power.

2. Orange: Warmth and Enthusiasm

Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It’s a vibrant and enthusiastic color that promotes creativity and emotional expression.

3. Yellow: Happiness and Optimism

Yellow is the color of sunshine and is often associated with happiness, optimism, and positivity.

4. Green: Balance and Tranquility

Green is the color of nature and symbolizes growth, harmony, and freshness. It has a calming effect and can create a sense of balance and tranquility.

5. Blue: Calmness and Serenity

Blue is often associated with calmness, serenity, and stability.

6. Purple: Luxury and Creativity

Purple is a rich and dramatic color that can evoke feelings of luxury, creativity, and wisdom. It has historically been associated with royalty and opulence.

7. Pink: Love and Compassion

Pink is a nurturing and compassionate color that evokes feelings of love and comfort.

8. Turquoise: Refreshment and Clarity

Turquoise blends the calming properties of blue with the invigorating qualities of green. It’s a refreshing and energizing color that can promote clarity of thought and emotional balance.

9. Coral: Vibrancy and Warmth

Coral is a lively and warm color that combines the energy of orange with the softness of pink. It evokes feelings of warmth, vibrancy, and comfort.

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13 ideas for styling your kitchen WITH COLOR

01 | Display your collections on kitchen shelves

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Go thrifting for gorgeous dinnerware and see what calls you. I always keep a specific color theme in mind so that I don’t end up purchasing a bunch of things that don’t work together. Opt for one of a kind pieces with charm and character, like the Strawberry vase.

02 | Hang coffee mugs on a rack

03 | Add a few hanging plants

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04 | Add black and white peel and stick tiles to the floor

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05 | Place fresh flowers in pretty vases

06 | Hang copper pots along a bare wall

I adore the look of copper in the kitchen, especially when mixed with other metallics. Get a really gorgeous gold rod to hang your copper pots in the kitchen. It creates a sense of European charm to your home, especially when you add bowls of fruit to the countertop decor.

07 | Hang a pretty chandelier

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08 | Display teas, spices and ingredients in clear canisters

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09 | Add eucalyptus to bring in the green

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10 | Hang vintage dishes on the wall

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11 | Layer and display dishes and serving platters on floating shelves

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12 | Create a colorful drink station

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It wouldn’t be Summer if you didn’t have a colorful cocktail or coffee station set up and ready to go in your kitchen. The first thing you need to do, get yourself a Pink Smeg water kettle. This will change the entire feel of your kitchen.

13 | Add a cheeky pink neon sign

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What is better than a reminder to enjoy life, eat cake neon sign for the kitchen to brighten it up a bit?

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