SHELVES: INTRODUCTION
Do you want bookcase-worthy shelves and racks? Often the main problem is understanding which objects to arrange on the shelves and, above all, how. Here’s a small collection of tips and ideas, just for you, on how to decorate shelves and bookcases at home.
Shelves, racks, and bookcases can become a distinctive feature of your living room, bedroom, or even bathroom, or a clutter collector, making the room look neglected. A well-thought-out shelf can enhance the entire space and make it appear balanced and harmonious.
Think of styling your home as making yourself pretty to go out. You do your hair, put on perfume, put on makeup and you’re ready to go out. You feel confident, you look fit, and people enjoy being around you. The same goes for your home. Styling can make a space more inviting and relaxing, creating the right atmosphere and sense of welcome.
The main goal, in this case, is to have attractive shelves and racks, with depth, balanced dimensions and a clean and uncluttered aesthetic.
HEIGHTS
Never place two objects of the same height next to each other, this will avoid a flat and unattractive effect. If you’ve ever looked at a shelf and couldn’t figure out what’s wrong, one reason could be that you’re not adjusting the heights of the ornaments.
You can also vary the heights by stacking objects on top of each other.
USE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL OBJECTS
As you’re busy arranging shelves and bookcases in your home, use objects to help you achieve balance. Use some smaller objects as a connecting element between one element and another.
It’s not enough to vary the height of the objects; to have well-organized shelves, you should try mixing vertical and horizontal pieces. This way it also uses a small object to bridge the height gap.
TRIANGLE METHOD
That is, it creates visual triangles by separating objects and arranging them along the vertices of an imaginary triangle. This way you will be able to create a balanced combination that will help the eye to observe the entire shelf, to wander as if there were always something else to look at.
You can use 2, 3, 4 triangles, depending on the size of the shelving unit and the number of shelves. Thinking of a series of shelves as one large bookshelf will make it easier for you to create the composition.
Each triangle must have a common element that guides the choice, for example three shelves with objects of the same color.
GROUPS OF 3 OBJECTS
Objects should be arranged on the shelves in odd numbers.
It is said that elements arranged in odd numbers are more attractive and effective than even-numbered groupings. Placing objects in groups of three creates visual tension and keeps the eye moving. The final result will look more balanced than arranging two elements. Even better if you put together 3 objects with different heights. It seems silly, can a group of 5 appear more balanced than a group of 4? Try it and you’ll see.
Follow these guidelines where possible, but don’t consider them a hard and fast rule. Decorating shelves and bookcases also means following your gut feeling, making free and tasteful choices.
TWO FLOORS
Movement is created not only by playing with height, but also by trying to place some objects in the foreground and others in the background. Layering adds depth to your shelves. Shelves can appear flat and two-dimensional, placing objects in front of each other adds three-dimensionality to your composition.
It’s simple, just move one piece in front of the other. Try, for example, with tall and short vases. Decorating shelves and bookcases couldn’t be easier.
COLORS
Scegli un colore principale e un colore secondario per aggiungere una profondità alla composizione di oggetti.
Stick to a simple color palette, choose your main colors and stick to neutrals for the rest. This will prevent your shelf from looking too crowded, or worse yet, messy.
If you don’t want to go crazy with colors, then you need to choose objects with textures and decorations. Have you ever seen a perfectly arranged shelf, even if it’s only one color? It is possible by playing with the textures of the objects arranged on the shelves. It’s a subtle way to add detail and depth to your shelves without going overboard.
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