Have a ton of floating shelves in your home? Or maybe you want to add some but aren't sure what kind to get or where to put them yet. For those who need help placing and decorating their shelves, here are a few creative ways to style your floating shelves!
Add Interest With Brackets or Corbels
Do your floating shelves feel flat? It might be because they're nothing more than a straight plank of wood on the wall. If you want to add depth and interest to your shelves, consider using brackets or corbels to make them look less flat and add a hint of color and texture to your walls.
Create a Vignette
A vignette is a collection of items arranged in an artful way. Since vignettes have multiple colors, layers, patterns, and textures to them, they really draw the eye.
Need an example to get the inspiration juices flowing? For a cute fall-themed vignette, take a small, shallow wicker tray. Place a pot of dahlias or goldenrods, a pumpkin decoration, and a wood candleholder with a delightful pumpkin spice candle inside.
And that's only one option for vignettes. You can use whatever you want in your display and arrange pieces as you see fit.
Use Corners
Another creative way to style your floating shelves is to use corner shelves. Yup, there are shelves for corners. Corners are neglected parts of every home, and it's about time they got the recognition they deserve.
Triangular shelves in the corners of a room are exceedingly charming. They're ideal for storing spices or pots of herbs in the kitchen, which means you can finally clean off your windowsill and enjoy the unobstructed view.
A Stairwell of Memories
The #1 spot for family photos and other sentimental trinkets is the front entryway. But it's hard to arrange all your standing frames and trinkets on one small console near the door.
The solution? Hang shelves on the knee wall (the wall framing your staircase) and fill that extra vertical space with memories.
