When Alison Hammatt first saw the 1929 Tudor home her clients had purchased in Rye, N.Y., the living room wasn’t really living. Brooding, deep-brown wood floors and a somber bronze chandelier at ...

Your shelving even has the power to make your living room look expensive. Below, I have rounded up my five top tips to give your shelves a high-end look on a budget, DIY-friendly basis.