How to Make Your shelves Stand Out

Shelving is frequently simply a means to an end for some of us – to store and get things off our plates. However, storage isn't the only reason to add a shelf to a space, so if you want your shelves to serve as wall decor and appear beautiful, you'll need a strategy for displaying them.

We get a lot of technical questions regarding shelf decorating and styling, but we're always hesitant to respond because there are so many variables to consider! What a "perfect" shelf looks like will vary greatly depending on your personal taste in interior design, the color scheme of the room, what is around the shelf, and the look you want to achieve

However, in this post, we'll go through several of what we consider to be the greatest shelf-decorating items, as well as some pointers to get you started.

The greatest shelf-decoration ideas

There are a lot of options for decorating a shelf, and you don't necessarily have to go out and buy new items unless you want to. Shop your home or move things you enjoy to your new shelf to create a fresh appearance without spending money, or shop sustainably - either second hand, handmade, or at the very least plastic-free

Here are some of the things we enjoy seeing on shelves to increase their appeal.

Plants Decoration

You can't go wrong with greenery on your shelf - not only does it give a beautiful natural aspect to the area, but house plants also have positive air quality benefits. They aid in the removal of such chemicals as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, as well as fungal spores and other germs.

They've also been observed to benefit psychological and physical health in people, so if you're looking for plants that might help add greenery to your bookshelf, this is the place to go.

If your shelf is too high to water your plants easily, or you just don't have green thumbs, consider fake vegetation or an arrangement of either silk or dried flowers. These may seem to be as effective as real plants, and there's no chance you'll overwater them.

Artwork and photos Decoration

If you have a large number of works of art or photographs and want to show them, a shelf is an ideal location. Select additional decorations that complement or contrast with the colors.

If you're looking to add some culture and character, you may choose to layer in decorations that go with the photo – so, a palm-like plant next to a picture of a tropical beach and perhaps an ornament from the trip you took there.

Books Decoration

A bookend would not only look fantastic on your shelf, but it will also serve as a wonderful conversation starter! However, consider how you want to display your books and the overall effect you are going for.

You could give it a go like:

- Arranging them in ascending order by the color of their spines.

- Other things on the shelf, such as clothes or accessories, should match the color of the books.

- To achieve a more neutral effect, reverse the books to show the pages rather than the spines.

- To assist create visual harmony, place bedding on top of books and items on the floor.

- Arranging books from biggest to smallest

Decorative storage Decoration

Even if your shelf is simply for show, you may still wish to incorporate some storage because you'll always need things but don't want to keep handing them out every day.

If this is the case, you should look for:

- Amazing glass jars

- Baskets made of natural materials and woven

- Antiqued gold box

- Wooden boxes with elaborate carving.

- Wooden gift boxes with Cardboard.

- A wide range of materials and styles may be used to create beautiful round vessels. Ceramic, glass, and even copper are all appropriate options.

- Planter pots

Of course, you may still utilize your shelves to store functional items like ring binders and box files; however, remember that storage also looks good.

Crafting Collections

If you're a collector of anything, you'll most likely be putting up your shelf to show off your collection and enjoy it.

Here are some ideas for showcasing your collection:

- This option ensures that your collection appears more intentional rather than haphazardly thrown together and cluttered.

- f your collection has items of various sizes, try using one item as a focal point, either in the center or to one side; two similar-sized objects might also be used to create symmetry in your collection.

- You may sort your collection by hue colors, whether it's all blue items on one shelf or a rainbow effect with different objects.

- Seasonally change the items on your shelf to see and appreciate more things in your collection, and you may effortlessly refresh the appearance and feel of the area.

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