How To Style The Shelves In Your Living Room, Simple Tips To Create A Great Display!

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The living room is a prime area in your home wherein you want to add objects that create a lasting impression. Shelves make a humble base to feature accents and accessories defining your style, preferences, and ideologies.

But, sometimes just because the shelves are there to hold just about anything, the decor pieces end up neighboring the things which are not so display-worthy. The result? Either a dull, boring, or cluttered shelves. This is the prime decor blunder that should be avoided at all costs.

So, how does one get started with styling shelves? Well, we are here to guide you with some easy-to-follow decor ideas that will help you decorate inspiring shelves.

Consider the Size of the Shelves

Before filling up the shelves with beautiful decor pieces, take a moment to consider the size of the shelves. It is better to check how narrow or spacious the shelves are and add the objects over the same. For example, a large sculpture will not appear appropriate on a narrow shelf or the middle shelf. It is better to place it on a top shelf or add it on a side table or floor.

Similarly, adding one small object on spacious shelves will give it an almost invisible feel. Either you need to add a series of smaller objects or place them in front of the taller objects to create a nice mix of height and shapes.

Focus on One Shelf at a Time

Styling the shelf is a creative process and enjoy it by beautifying one shelf at a time. This will help you formulate your design ideas to fill the shelves with decor pieces. You can form a beautiful collection of similar-looking accessories or display unique, mismatched objects to achieve eclectic, offbeat decor. Also, avoid buying all the objects in one go. Collect pieces that mean something to you. Some of the objects you will already have, and some just need to be curated when they feel just right!

Allow Objects To Reflect Better

Since shelves serve as a surface or base to display the objects, it is the decor objects that need to have that visibility. So the colour of the objects matters a lot when placing them on the shelves. For example, a dark wooden decor piece placed on a similar hue shelf can appear lost or invisible and vice versa. Simply put, add objects that add a fine contrast and visibility to the shelves.

Add Objects that You Adore

It is primarily your personal choice to choose the decor pieces that will make a perfect addition to the shelves. From showpieces, sculptures, photos, books, curios, souvenirs, and mini plants to rare objects; you can add it all on the shelves. Ideally, aim for objects that appear well-curated and presented. The selective accessories should form a story that's created by you!

Showcase Variety of heights, shapes, and sizes

Adding things that share a similar height, shape, and size is no fun. Add objects that differ in these parameters and experience the effect of forms on the display shelves. For example, a tall vase placed alongside a rectangular photo frame or pile of books will help feature an interesting geometry on the humble surface!

Flaunt the odd Numbers

The decor objects presented in odd numbers appear eye-pleasing and ignite interest as a viewer. You can display the selective accessories in groups of three, five, seven, and more. This decor rule applies to decorating other surfaces in your home too like coffee tables, side tables, consoles, etc.

Less is More

Clutter is never a good thing on anything, including the display shelves. Avoid overcrowding the shelves with too many objects. Let the selective pieces appear visible and important. Sometimes following the minimalistic approach works best to beautify your space. Plus, it works better for keeping them clean and sorted too!

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