Cheap Trick: Flip Your Books

Change the look of your bookcase -- for zero bucks!

I love a good decorating trick that requires little effort and minimal dough, so this is one of my favorite tricks to date. I'm sure a few of you have noticed the growing trend of stark white homes, neutral color palettes and minimal furnishings. Whether you love a room full of color or prefer a blander color scheme, this trick fits well into any room -- and is easy to boot!

Why not display your books backwards on your bookshelves, so the pages face outward and the spine is hidden? Not only will those gold gilded pages shine, but your otherwise chaotic bookcase will look instantly streamlined. Add a few white sculptures and some neutral textures and you'll have a well-styled library worthy of the Smithsonian.

Of course, keep your frequent reads close by for easy access as they may be hard to find in a sea of flipped spines! Happy styling!

For more bright decorating ideas, read more from our friends around the web:
The Right Colors to Make Your Home Feel Bigger -- Freshome
Another Easy Way to Makeover A Room - Casasugar
Make a Little Paint Go a Long Way - Design*Sponge