3 KEY TIPS FOR THE PERFECT SHELFIE

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Bookshelves are great platforms to showcase your personal flair. However, decorating shelves can be quite a thorn in the side, especially if you don’t know where to start. Don’t fret, because we’ve done the hard work for you, and here are some clever tips that is sure to help!

BACKDROP DRAMA
Add a simple yet eye-catching touch to your shelf is to set a backdrop to your decor. It could be a photo frame, a decorative plate, or even a tray. Layer them to create more visual depth and add an interesting contrast to the colour of your shelf.

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REPETITION IS KEY
Have you ever wondered how retail stores can still look so tidy despite numerous items on its shelves? The secret to this trick is repetition. You can buy your items in pairs or more to maximise visual appeal. Displaying multiple one-off items can make your space look cluttered, and sometimes a single item may look lost among your bookshelves. Once you know what to get, you can have fun arranging the pieces – they don’t have to be right beside each other all the time! Just see for yourself in the picture below.

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HEIGHT MATTERS
A pretty common problem that you might face would be shelves with items lined up all the same height. There may be exceptions to this rule, but more often than not it just makes the area look flat and boring. So if you’ve looked at a shelf but couldn’t give a reason why it looked off, not varying heights is probably one of the causes.