The Well-Curated Wall Shelf

Make the most of open shelving with these clever styling tips and tricks that will help you turn cluttered collections into a smart and stylish display.

- Nicky Phillips

Dot smaller items in among larger pieces for interest

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Create small groupings of your most treasured possessions and accessories. Displayed against a pure white backdrop, they’ll look like a mini art gallery.

Mix up different objects, such as books, vases, picture frames and plant pots

Divide into groups