I love decorating shelves. Here is why:
1: Shelves can make a big impact
2: Organize things
3: Doesn’t take long
4: Free!

The following simple rules are just my humble opinion…I am NOT an expert…just an enthusiast :)
Simple rules to remember when decorating shelves:
1: Variety
2: Height Variance
3: The rule of 3 and odd numbers
4: Collections= 3 of anything!
5: Spray paint can makes things pretty :)
Here is my thought process when arranging and decorating shelves…

1: COLLECTING: The tea pot is so cute, and was stored in my cabinet, same with the pitcher…The 3 pictures were hanging above the desk… I REFUSE to buy anything to set on a shelf! Scavenge in your kitchen cabinets, laundry room, garage, and closets!

2: STILL COLLECTING, BEGINNING TO ARRANGE, & NOTICE COLOR COMBOS: the glass vases were drug out from the disaster area I call a laundry room, the white bowl sits on my counter and collects random food items… cooper cookie cutters were found in the white bowl! I liked the teapot thing I had going…but I only have 2..and the black one doesn’t pop…

3: ARRANGING and PROPORTIONS I noticed I only have one green item up there… the little elephants proportions are off…I changed out the big, round apothecary jar from round one for the tall skinny glass vase… again proportions seemed off. I knew I wanted to use these shelves to store things…cookie cutters found a home in one of the glass vases. I’m liking the looks of the top shelf.

3: COLLECTIONS: I found a another pieces of green glass…now I have 2–getting closer to a collection… I also decided to throw the koozies in the pitcher…I LOVE organization!  I like the bowl, but all the white is boring…need variety. Stole the green apples from my kitchen to fill the bowl. Not sure what to do with the little cross stitched pictures, but I like that they add interest, color, and variety.

HEIGHT VARIANCE: The top shelf is coming together. I like that the glass vases are a collection and varying heights. I like the 3 pictures, but want the right one to grow a little higher… HANG it one the wall! I stole the giant green clothes pin from the living room…Hey, I need a green collection!

ROUND 5 was the winner…I hung up the pictures, and decided I was done!

I’m going to use these 3 vases for organization…corks, cookie cutters, and foreign money!

Is your thought process similar to mine…or do you have any different tricks or rules?
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Comments (4)
  1. Great ideas! Love it.

  2. Shelves look nice. :) Where did you get that desk that screws to the wall? It is fabulous!!!

  3. I love this! It definitely looks professional, and your tips are great. Thank you for sharing :)

    xoxo Maria

  4. Great tips! And I have to say I love your desk too!
    Jennifer
    http://craftyhair.blogspot.com/

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