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Shelf Filler

by Milad_Kambari·Workflow

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Why we like it

Shelf Filler earns its place by turning shelf set dressing into a one-click job — detecting compartments and arranging books and decoratives without manual placement. Seed-based randomization and support for your own models keep it flexible across different scenes.

What is Shelf Filler?

Shelf Filler is a Blender add-on for populating bookshelves automatically. Select a shelf, choose your book and decorative models, and hit fill — the add-on detects each compartment and arranges everything in a single click, with no manual placement required.

Books are placed in natural arrangements: standing upright, leaning to the side, tilted, and stacked in flat piles, with varied angles that avoid a rigid, repetitive look. Decorative objects scatter randomly between the books so no two shelves match. The add-on supports your own book and decorative models in any shape or proportion, auto-fitting and orienting each one into the shelf compartments. Every fill is seed-based, so arrangements can be regenerated with a new seed or locked in for consistent results.

All controls sit in Blender's sidebar under the Shelf Filler tab, with sliders for scale, gaps, density, and lean. It works with Blender 4.2 and newer, including Blender 5.0, and suits interior scenes, archviz, libraries, and studies. A demo video and documentation are available.

Who is Shelf Filler best for?

Shelf Filler is best for interior scenes, archviz, libraries, studies, and any environment that needs a believably filled bookshelf.

How much does Shelf Filler cost?

Shelf Filler is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Automatic compartment detection that fills each shelf section individually and adapts to any shelf layout or size
  • Natural book arrangements — standing, leaning, tilted, and stacked in flat piles with varied angles
  • Decorative object support that scatters items randomly between books, avoiding repeating patterns
  • Use your own book and decorative models in any shape or proportion, auto-fitted and oriented into the compartments
  • Seed-based randomization for reproducible fills — try new seeds or lock one in
  • Clean N-panel UI in Blender's sidebar with sliders for scale, gaps, density, and lean

Tags

#bookshelf#set dressing#archviz#interior#props#scatter#blender addon#library

Frequently asked questions

Does Shelf Filler work with Blender 5.0?

Shelf Filler works with Blender 4.2 and newer, including Blender 5.0, so versions across that range are covered. It installs like a standard Blender add-on, and its controls appear in the sidebar N-panel under a dedicated Shelf Filler tab once enabled. The setup is quick: install, select your shelf, and fill. For the most current compatibility details and any version-specific notes, it's worth checking the developer's page before installing.

How does Shelf Filler arrange books on a shelf?

Shelf Filler works in three steps: select your shelf, pick your book and decorative models, then hit fill. It detects each compartment automatically and places books in natural arrangements — standing upright, leaning, tilted, and stacked in flat piles — with varied angles. Decorative objects scatter randomly between the books so no two shelves repeat. Every fill is seed-based, letting you try different seeds for new arrangements or lock one in for reproducible results, all without manual placement.

Can I use my own book models with Shelf Filler?

Shelf Filler supports your own book and decorative models in any shape or proportion — thin, thick, tall, or wide. The add-on auto-fits each one into the shelf compartments, scaling and orienting it to look natural. During setup you choose which book and decorative models to fill with, and the tool arranges them across the detected compartments. This means the shelf can be built from whatever library of models you already have in your scene.

Where do I find Shelf Filler's controls in Blender?

Shelf Filler places all its controls in Blender's sidebar under the Shelf Filler tab. From there you can adjust scale, gaps, density, and lean using simple sliders. The workflow stays in the N-panel: select your shelf, choose your models, and fill. Seed controls also live here, so you can regenerate arrangements or keep a consistent result. Documentation is available to walk through the available settings if you need more detail.

Is Shelf Filler free?

Shelf Filler is listed as free here in our catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the most current pricing and license details it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is distributed for Blender 4.2 and newer, and a demo video is available if you'd like to see it before installing. Documentation is also provided to help you get set up.

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