The art of THE SHELFIE

BOOKSHELVES ARE CERTAINLY HAVING THEIR MOMENT. GET YOUR SHELVES READY FOR THEIR CLOSE-UP WITH OUR STYLING TIPS AND TRICKS

Check out the social media channels of any interiors fanatic and you’ll find shelfies – photos taken to show off carefully arranged displays of books and objects. Shelfies show us that bookshelves don’t have to only display books – with a little bit of creativity, you can use them to showcase a variety of your favourite things. Whatever your style or shelf size, we have some hints to help you create a bookshelf worthy of a shelfie.

GETTING STARTED

It’s always good practice when styling any room or surface to start with a clear, consistent colour palette. For a shelf display to really shine, it is also important to mix up the textures of your decorative objects and to vary the size and shape of the items. Make sure you have a range of heights to create interest, too. It is often said that you should only have things you love in your home, so we suggest a careful edit of what you have on display before styling. If it’s not functional, sentimental or beautiful, it might be time to say goodbye.

SHELF STACKING