We’re all guilty of it. AShelves are a functional part of our home and we quickly throw things onto it without thinking about how it looks like . We might want to do a little more with our shelves, but we don’t know where to start. Trust me, you’re not alone! I’ve helped many clients transform their shelves from utilitarian shelving units into beautiful displays that add style and interest to any room in the house. And I’m going to share how you can do the same in just five simple steps:
Step 1. Get rid of the clutter.
- Remove all the stuff that is not needed. What’s left over?
- Give away or sell the stuff you don’t want. Who do you know who could use it?
- Put the stuff you want to keep on the shelves, making sure they’re neat and organized as possible.
- If something needs to be stored in a box or bin, do so! That way your shelf space will be clear for decorating and displaying items later on (if you so desire).
Step 2. Choose a theme and stick to it.
- Choose a theme and stick to it. The secret to a cohesive look is choosing one or two elements—color, shape, material, style, or theme—and then repeating them throughout the space. As long as you’re consistent with these elements (and get really creative with the rest of your design), you can mix and match pieces from different styles that would normally clash.
- Use the same color palette. If you’re not feeling brave enough for this step yet, start by limiting yourself to just two or three colors for your bookshelves. Then pick complementary hues that complement each other well (think green and orange or blue and yellow). In fact, if all else fails: go monochromatic!
Step 3. Grab a step ladder and get to work.
If you don’t have one, go buy a cheap one at your local hardware store. You should use this to hang all of your shelves. If it doesn’t come with shelf hangers or hooks and nails (or screws) then you’ll need some extra supplies! Try not to use the hammer and nails method if at all possible because it can be messy and will probably leave holes in that are visible from the ground below. Instead, choose something like a drill or glue gun instead.
Step 4. Add a few personal details for the finishing touch.
The last step is to add a few personal details for the finishing touch. The options are endless: photos, mementos, meaningful objects… anything that’s special to you can be included here. Your shelves will serve as a perfect showcase for all of your favorite things!
Shelves can transform a room, so make sure you give them the attention they deserve to create something really special that works for you!
As you can see, shelves are a great way to add personality to your home. They can be used to display favorite things or unwanted items, so make sure you give them the attention they deserve!
Conclusion
we hope you’ve learned everything you need to know about styling shelves. It’s not as hard as it might seem at first and once you get into the habit of keeping yours looking great, you won’t want to stop!
After all this talk about styling, don’t forget that there are also plenty of ways to use your shelves for storage. If your home is lacking in space or style, why not consider installing some built-in ones? They add a touch of luxury and organization to any room without taking up floor space or cluttering up the walls with large furniture pieces. Plus they are so convenient because they can hold anything from books to clothes – even shoes! So what are you waiting for? Go out there and start stacking those bookshelves!
