Wall Shelf Decorating Ideas
Having too much shelf space is better than not having enough. Take advantage of the situation by filling the shelf with items that you love. When decorating a wall shelf, consider the overall style of the room. View the shelf as an extension of a decor theme, such as vintage or rustic. Use the shelf to store handy items or to organize a collection. If the shelf is worn or unsightly, paint or decorate it with embellishments prior to filling it with treasures. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cherished Items
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Use an empty wall shelf to show off your collectibles and other cherished items. Display your child's framed artwork, antique plates, family heirlooms, favorite holiday and birthday cards or vintage books. Place the shelf in a spot where you can easily see your beloved pieces.
Seascape Shelf
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If you are an ocean-lover, use a shelf to showcase your beach baubles. Line the shelf with a piece of fish net. Set driftwood, starfish, sand dollars and seashells on top of the net. Glue pieces of sea glass around the perimeter of the shelf.
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Shelf Serving Station
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Enhance a bare kitchen or dining room shelf with sparkling crystal barware. Decorate the shelf with vintage crystal decanters and glasses. The barware will look stunning on the shelf and come in handy during impromptu cocktail parties.
Organizer Shelf
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If you have an empty craft room or den shelf, use it to organize your supplies. Fill attractive woven baskets with craft items such as sewing tools, markers, glue, paint and brushes and place them on the shelf; the items will be on-hand but out-of-sight. In a den, fill the baskets with pens, pencils, tape, staplers, paperclips and any other work-related items.
Stylish Shelf
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Turn a bland shelf into the room's focal point with a few eye-catching items. Hang a lacy white wrought iron mirror above the shelf for a shabby chic look. Line the shelf with silver candlesticks filled with white taper candles, a vintage blush pink vase filled with sweetheart roses and a porceliain bowl filled with antique marbles.
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References
- Photo Credit rack and shelf image by Lars Christensen from Fotolia.com
