Shelf decorating: 5 beautiful ideas for your shelf

1. choosing the decoration for your shelf

There are countless ideas for decorating shelves, but it's often difficult to get started. First decide which objects you want to start with. It doesn't matter whether you add to existing favorite pieces or start from scratch. Decorative figurines offer you numerous opportunities to express your personal style - be it through detailed, playful figurines, simple sculptures with strong expressiveness or personal mementos from afar.

Flower pots with cacti, succulents or other plants provide a beautiful contrast to decorative objects and bring life to the shelf. Plants such as ivies and peperomias require little space and also thrive in shady corners. Vases, whether filled with bouquets of flowers or standing alone, liven up any decor.

Clocks, leaning casually against the back wall of the shelf, or a stylish table clock set special accents.

Boxes are ideal for decorating open shelves. They stylishly conceal documents and other small items.

Lights create soft lighting on the shelf and create interesting lighting effects.

Candlesticks and tea lights look particularly harmonious when arranged in groups. Make sure that candles have enough space to burn safely.

Picture frames are ideal for the living room shelf. Display personal memories in photos or frame your favorite print. Bowls provide an attractive home for decorative figurines and other small items. Whether they are filled or placed individually depends on your taste.

Books don't just have to be on the bookshelf. Use illustrated books as the basis for other decorative objects or create small stacks from different works.

Discover more tips on decorating bookshelves in our home story with blogger Consti from dreieckchen.de.

2. decorating shelves - with a harmonious overall look when decorating

If you place several decorative objects, these tips will help you to create a harmonious ensemble.

An uneven number of objects looks more appealing and open to people. Three or five decorative objects together create an inviting overall picture.

Use contrasting decorative objects for exciting contrasts. Whether material, size or shape - opposites attract. For example, combine a shiny ceramic vase with a rough wooden bowl. Be careful not to mix too many different styles to maintain a harmonious look. Two contrasts are often sufficient.

Several objects of the same type, such as wooden figurines, can make an attractive decoration. Choose different sizes for a uniform yet lively picture. A lively splash of color, such as flowers, can break up the ensemble.

Take a step back from time to time and look at the overall picture. When decorating, it is important to see the shelf as a whole.

3. tips for decorating your wall shelf

Wall shelves often look more delicate than floor-standing shelves. Be careful not to overload the shelf visually. Choose decorations that match the design and material of the shelf.

Many wall shelves are an artistic eye-catcher even without much decoration. A decorative metal shelf can stand on its own.

4 How to decorate your bookshelf attractively

A bookshelf is not only a place to store your favorite books, but can also present them decoratively. Bookends not only secure the books, but are also a decorative element. Pay attention to the balance: heavy books need sturdy bookends, while delicate models are suitable for light books and magazines. For a particularly uniform look, sort your books by color. Some interior bloggers go even further and present books face up for a uniform look.

5. decorative kitchen shelf: increase the joy of cooking

Designing the kitchen shelf can be simple and straightforward. By cleverly placing practical everyday items on the kitchen shelf, they not only become part of the decoration, but are also always to hand when you need them. Rummaging through drawers to find the utensil you need is no longer necessary. Kitchen utensils such as wooden spoons, whisks and the like can be stored in a decorative container. Add stylish glasses, a kitchen clock or your favorite coffee mug to your shelf as desired. Herb plants are also a smart and beautiful way to embellish your kitchen shelf. Surround yourself with objects that make cooking fun.

Experiment with different arrangements of your favorite pieces. Have fun decorating and implementing your ideas for the kitchen shelf!