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Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Jennifer Aniston’s Sentimental Library Reveals the 'Charm of the Uncurated' – Why Letting Go of Perfection Can Make Your Bookshelves Truly Beautiful

Jennifer Aniston.

While there's no one right way to style a bookcase, nothing beats a shelving unit decorated with all your best trinkets. Whether it's keepsakes you've collected over years of travels or your all-time favorite editions you've read year after year, all good bookshelves are adorned with sentimental pieces.

I've long believed that bookshelves should feature plenty of decor, but after seeing Jennifer Aniston's library, I've never been more convinced of the power of thoughtful, meaningful decorating. Featuring a large built-in shelving unit with stacks of books and one-of-a-kind treasures, it's the perfect centerpiece at the heart of the room.

Jennifer Aniston's shelves have made me even convinced of the quiet power of not paring it back.

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Seemingly simple at first glance, the longer you gaze at the unit, the more you uncover. Featuring an impressive collection of books, photographs, and unique treasures, Jennifer's shelving unit is the epitome of bookshelf trends.

While books are a bookshelf essential, Jennifer's editions are artfully styled. Instead of conventional vertical styling, Jennifer's shelves feature a mix of horizontally stacked books and half-filled shelves, transforming a standard bookshelf into an artful statement.

Filling the gaps and adding interest, the unique trinkets only add to its elevated feel. From the simple arrangement of an antique bowl placed on top of a book to the vibrant blue vase positioned solo on its own shelf, each detail has its rightful place.

Jennifer's bookshelves are artfully curated. Featuring rows of books, unique treasures, and sentimental pictures, the design teaches us the power of eclecticism and incorporating pieces that speak to you.

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