DIY Shelf Decor
Are you looking for a fun way to jazz up some shelves or to create a really beautiful feature wall in your home? I’ve got you covered!
I’ve always loved shelf decor — you know, the kind you see displayed in a store. But I never knew how quite to pull it all together. I mean, are sheleves functional or are they meant to look like art?
Well, I studied a lot of shelf decor to figure it out — and the answer is, the best shelf decor is just that… decor. It’s meant to look good, and not necessarily be used. I mean you can use it, but then it gets messy.
So when you’re putting together a feature wall and / or shelves, make sure you remember that!
My tips and tricks for creating beautiful + budget friendly shelf decor:
Do your research — look on Pinterest, in magazines and go to stores to see how they pull things together. There is nothing wrong with stealing the whole look
Think about your room decor — your shelf decor should accent the existing colours and styles from the room
Find unique stuff — the best way to make your shelf decor unique is by finding really cool one of a kind stuff (more on this below)
Use decor with various sizes, shapes and colours — it makes your shelf way more interesting when there are different types of things to look at
Layer — use the forefront and background, as well as items with different heights to give dimension
Avoid clutter — don’t over do it, less is always more
Where to buy one of a kind stuff:
Etsy — there are so many cool artisans and makers on Etsy selling really cool one of a kind things
Second-hand stores — pop by Goodwill or your local consignment store to find that really cool, unique thing
In your basement — there’s nothing wrong with bringing something back to life
Family heirlooms — there are so many cool things you can add that have been passed down through the years
DIY — make some things from scratch
Homesense — when in doubt, you can never go wrong with a trip to Homesense and don’t forget to shop their clearance section
For Chet’s room, I wanted to create a one-of-a-kind feature wall using shelves, and I looked forever to pull together all the right pieces. It takes effort and thought, but when you get it right — you can really enjoy it!
Q. What’s your favourite shelf decor? I’d love to know. Tell me below👇🏻
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