How to Decorate Built in Shelving
Built in shelving is often used to fill an architectural gap in the home. This type of shelving may be white and match the surrounding walls, or be made of wood. More intricate built in shelving can also feature cupboards and elaborate trim on the top and bottom. Regardless of the specific style, built in shelving is a permanent addition to home décor. When moving into a home or apartment with this type of architectural element, you must find a way to decorate it, even if you didn't have any wall shelving in your previous home. There is a plethora of ways to make built in shelving work for you, creating a beautiful and unique decorative element in your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Consider the back of the shelving. If you have white shelving on white walls, you may want to consider painting the wall behind the shelving in a bright and vivid color to add depth and interest to the space.
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Make your shelving both decorative and functional by using some of it for books. However, avoid filling the entire shelf with books. Interspersing books with decorative bookends, pictures, and other items will make the shelving more visually pleasing. You should also be creative with your book placement. Stack some books horizontally in addition to the traditional vertical placement.
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Display collections on your shelves. Give built in shelving a more purposeful look by using it to display a particular collection such as dolls, blown glass figurines, or anything else that you find fascinating.
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Group similar items together. Avoid a random hodge podge of items. Even if you have a wide variety of decorations to display, try to find a common element to organize them by such as color, texture, or theme.
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Utilize decorative storage. Use boxes, baskets, and trunks that match your overall décor. These can do double duty as a storage area for other items, as well as a beautiful and interesting addition to your shelving décor.
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Tips & Warnings
Use your shelving as a conversation piece, displaying meaningful items, pictures, and mementos that tell a story.
Avoid a busy collection of small items. Break up this kind of display with some larger pieces.
