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Designer’s Corner: Accessorizing Shelves
Aug 25, 2017
Accessorize your shelves with personality! Explore your local thrift store and you just might find the unexpected; a polka dotted bowl, a fluffy plant, a faux typewriter or camera, some books and a random statue of a Chihuahua. 80% of the accessories in this photo can be found at a thrift store. Your shelves will look amazing and no one will ever know how much money you spent! Here are a few ways to spruce up your shelves.
Add some greenery
As covered in our past blog, Designer’s Corner: A Touch of Greenery, adding the right touch of greenery is an excellent way to liven up your home. For shelves, less is more. One small faux bush or a succulent in a unique container is enough.
Use books
Unless you have a collection already, the price of brand new hardcover books could add up. The thrift store is a perfect place to find books, and at a fraction of the price. Whether you want almost new books, or a well worn rustic look you can find books to suite your need.
Here are a few rules for books:
- Hardcover only, paperback looks tacky.
- Take off the paper covers on the majority of your books.
- Coordinate by color.
- Leave enough room for accessories and tilting or stacking.
Picture frames
Same as plants, use sparingly. Try to use close up shots as they stand out better from a distance. Look for frames that compliment your shelving. Again, thrift stores could prove to be a great place to find picture frames that fit your decor needs.
Reflective Items
It could be your picture frames, or a mercury glass plant pot. Regardless, look for something to add a bit of shine to your shelves. The reflective surfaces add a touch of light that make your shelves pop with life.
Having trouble getting started?
You can always pick a theme and follow that, for example a coastal vibe with colored bottles and driftwood pieces. Or follow the seasons and give yourself a reason to keep your shelves updated; a spooky Halloween theme, followed by autumn. The possibilities are only limited to your imagination! If you feel like sharing your creations, Tweet us or tag us on Instagram @foagroup we’re excited to see what you come up with.
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