In an interview, Ms. Blalock expanded on her advice. "I think to really achieve the look and the lifestyle, someone has to be an avid reader and has to appreciate the act of collecting things, especially art and sculpture," she said.
“[Have your art] hanging outside the moldings like it’s randomly thrown in the room,” says Kailee. “That’s part of the vibe, that everything isn’t in a perfectly straight line. It also [shouldn’t] look like you bought it all at one time on Etsy and pre-designed it in your head..."
Luckily, Kailee Blalock and Taylor Troia – co-founders of San Diego-based House of Hive – just took to TikTok to share 'an obscure list' of design features they want to see more of in 2024. From artistic lampshades to statement ceilings, the quick list is full of gems – unique ideas that are sure to carry your home
“You need to appreciate the act of collecting things and surround yourself with things that fill your soul,” explains San Diego-based interior designer Kailee Blalock, who posted a how-to guide for the burgeoning trend. Now play around with balance, proportions, patterns, and colors to create a layered look that feels
'Cali casual style creates a space that resonates with the laid-back essence of California living,' explains Kailee Blalock & Taylor Troia, founders of House of Hive Design Co. 'There's a strong emphasis on outdoor living, featuring outdoor kitchens, dining areas, and lounge spaces, with oversized windows and sliding d
"Kailee Blalock, the designer who appears in the TikTok above and cofounder of the San Diego–based design studio House of Hive Design Co., says in it that she's been seeing a lot of videos about the bookshelf wealth style recently, but it's by no means a new trend—or even a trend at all, really."
"It's about being an avid reader, surrounding yourself with items that fill your soul, and embracing imperfections in a perfectly imperfect way,' says Kailee Blalock, co-founder and principal designer at House of Hive. 'The aesthetic is deeply rooted in maintaining the character and integrity of one's home.
"Everyone wants to be on the next trend, because that's how you gain popularity in the social media realm," said the designer Kailee Blalock, who popularized the term
"bookshelf wealth" on the platform. "It's the first person to talk about the next big thing who gets that initial clout."
"The whole idea is really to surround yourself with things that fill your soul," says Kailee Blalock, cofounder of San Diego interior design firm House of Hive Design. "It’s not just about the books, but art and sculpture, and having a home that looks lived-in instead of museum-grade quality."
“The bookshelf wealth aesthetic has been around for ages,” said interior designer Kailee Blalock, whose TikTok on the topic recently went viral (as in, 1.4 million views viral). So why the sudden craze to collect a lifetime’s worth of books? “People want to be able to articulate their unique design taste, and these mic
Bookshelf wealth is a continuation of this aesthetic and there’s an issue with money being a defining factor to achieving it. The homes Kailee shows in her TikTok video are almost all well-preserved historical builds with built in shelving, wood floors and stained glass windows—attributes usually belonging to homes
'What separates this from other interior design styles is that these homes look cozy and lived in. So obviously, there are books, but the difference is that these aren't display books, these are books that have actually been curated and read. Art is of the utmost importance, but it's not displayed traditionally,' Kaile
The trend has been popularized by interior designer Kailee Blalock, whose video showcasing her book-centric decor has garnered over 1.3 million views. Beyond just the aesthetic appeal, Blalock emphasizes that the books should be read, not just displayed. The decor includes tasteful accessories like bronze lamps, vin...
San Diego-based interior designer Kailee Blalock defined the term “bookshelf wealth” in a video she posted a video to TikTok in December 2023, and shared with viewers how they could apply the trend to their own homes. “These aren’t display books,” Blalock, 26, explained.
Of course it’s not that simple. “These aren’t display books,” says Blalock. “These are books that have actually been curated and read.” In that case Pushkin is ruled out on both counts. But what do your curated books say about you? How wealthy are you, bookshelf wise?