{"id":14692,"date":"2022-05-09T23:34:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T03:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/?p=14692"},"modified":"2022-05-09T23:34:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T03:34:58","slug":"shelf-styling-101-easy-hacks-you-need-to-know-for-beautiful-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/home\/shelf-styling-101-easy-hacks-you-need-to-know-for-beautiful-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"Shelf Styling 101: Easy Hacks You Need to Know for Beautiful Shelves"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shelf styling can feel tricky sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be! \u00a0Check out these easy tips and tricks to create beautiful shelves in your own home.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Is there any area or spot in your home that always feels tricky to decorate and style? \u00a0I love asking this question for two reasons.<\/p>\n

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  1. I genuinely love to know and see how I can maybe help out a bit!<\/li>\n
  2. It is always interesting to see how many of those “tricky spots” are the same for so many people!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Every time I ask about this, one of the most popular styling requests I get is for shelf styling<\/strong>. \u00a0To be honest, I have tricky spots in my home too…including shelves! \u00a0However, in all of my experimenting, I’ve figured out a few go-to styling hacks that always help me out.<\/p>\n

    Maybe these shelf styling tips can help you<\/strong> a little too, or, if you’ve got shelf styling all figured out, just give a fresh little idea to try!<\/p>\n

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    Shelf Styling 101: Easy Hacks You Need to Know for Beautiful Shelves<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    Shelf Styling Hack #1: Balance Texture, Color, and Style<\/em><\/h3>\n

    I think this tip is maybe the most important one of all. \u00a0Moreover, it sets the stage for all of the other shelf styling hacks I have!<\/strong> \u00a0When considering your shelf styling, I suggest choosing 3 elements. \u00a0Even if you’re styling a large shelf space, stick to 3 elements.<\/p>\n

    For example, on these apothecary shelves, I chose elements of white<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, terra cotta<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and wood.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Once you’ve chosen your elements, gather everything you think you might use. I like to spread it all out on my dining room table.<\/strong> \u00a0It makes a mess, but at least it is a cohesive, pretty mess!<\/p>\n

    Tip: If you have elements that do not fit within those 3, don’t worry. \u00a0Once your shelf styling is complete, you can go back and add a couple of “extra” items. \u00a0For example, I added the head planter<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and vintage cottage rental sign.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Shelf Styling Hack #2: Start With Just One Shelf<\/em><\/h3>\n

    It can feel overwhelming to look at an entire shelving unit and feel like the pieces of shelf styling come together easily. \u00a0You’ll already have the big picture in mind by choosing your 3 elements.<\/strong> \u00a0After that, though, I can get stuck on where to start.<\/p>\n

    My simple hack?<\/p>\n

    Start with just one shelf.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I start my shelf styling by decorating just one shelf and playing around with it until I love it. \u00a0Most often, this shelf will include at least a touch of all 3 elements, however, it doesn’t have to.<\/p>\n

    Next, I find that the other shelves start to take shape once I get that one shelf exactly how I like it. That one shelf creates a guide I can follow….which leads to the next hack!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Shelf Styling Hack #3: Repeat Elements on Another Shelf<\/em><\/h3>\n

    The next thing I do is to take that first shelf and re-create it on another shelf. \u00a0For this size of a shelving unit, I usually do that 3 times.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n

    None of the shelves look exactly the same. \u00a0However, if you study it closely, you can see the repetition of style, color, and texture on the shelves<\/strong>. \u00a0You won’t be literally making the shelves exactly the same, but rather re-creating the overall look.<\/p>\n

    Tip: When you “re-create” the shelf, try to mix it up a little by using similar items and styling but not making it identical. \u00a0This helps you get a curated, designed-over-time look that is perfect for the vintage home!<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Shelf Styling Hack #4: Add aTouch of the Unexpected<\/em><\/h3>\n

    Once you have styled all of your shelves, repeating the color, texture, and style with your 3 chosen elements, you may find (like I do) that it’s become a tad too predictable. \u00a0This fourth step is to go back to my tip on #1 and pull out that item that didn’t fit in your final 3<\/strong>. \u00a0Adding a couple of unexpected elements into your shelf styling will break up the pattern and provide character and interest to your shelf styling.<\/p>\n

    On my dining room shelves, for example, I added the head planter<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>and a vintage sign. \u00a0Those become statement pieces since they stand out from the simple backdrop created with my 3 chosen elements of white, terra cotta, and wood.<\/p>\n

    Tip: To avoid cluttered shelves, stick\u00a0to the “3 element rule”, but then add just a couple of extra items so that it doesn’t all look the same. \u00a0It doesn’t take a lot of extra\u00a0items to break up the pattern!<\/i><\/p>\n

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    Shelf Styling Hack #5: Add Greenery<\/em><\/h3>\n

    You knew I was going to say this, didn’t you?! \u00a0I don’t think I have shelving in our home that doesn’t have just a touch of greenery.<\/strong> \u00a0Whether fresh or faux, greenery breaks up the lines of the decor, softens the edges, and adds some life to your shelf styling vignettes.<\/p>\n

    Pothos plants are my go-to<\/strong> since they are so hardy and seem to be the ones I can keep alive the best! \u00a0In the spring and summer, I usually buy just a few different kinds of baby plants to sprinkle throughout my decor. \u00a0<\/p>\n

    I love the Walmart garden center for really inexpensive baby plants! \u00a0<\/strong>Even if they don’t last for years, I can usually enjoy them for the season and they are super budget-friendly!<\/p>\n

    Tip: I often mix fresh and faux greenery! \u00a0It is okay to use both in the same shelf styling.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Here are a few favorite options for faux greenery:<\/strong><\/h4>\n