This tip alone is going to save you so. much. time. Instantly ditch items that don’t fit within your color scheme — no more agonizing over if something should stay or go!
Round up everything you could possibly use to decorate your bookshelf. I grabbed the big folding table we use for holidays and set out every book, object, and art piece we had for evaluation.
I struggle with this. A blank slate is super intimidating, so you've got to dive in and know that you’ll be rearranging all of this a few times before you’re happy with the result.
It’s inevitable — you’re going to have gaps. I was actually a little surprised by this, but honestly? Even if you have a lot of stuff, not all of it is going to work. What’s a girl to do but go shopping?