do not alter the design color or angle of the bookshelf itself maintain realistic lighting proportions and shadow consistency add the background to a more modern and elegant interior that complements the solid wood bookshelf use a minimalist modern style with soft neutral wall colors such as warm white or light beige and a light toned wooden or microcement floor for a clean look allow gentle natural daylight to enter through a nearby window to create soft shadows and highlight the bookshelf s wood grain beside the bookshelf with more modern and cohesive elements for example a tall indoor plant in a simple ceramic pot or a small framed artwork leaning casually against the wall you may also place a minimal round floor lamp or a decorative basket to enhance the cozy contemporary atmosphere