08/26/2022
Open shelving is one of my very things in any home. Not only are open shelves super fun to style, but they look chic and give you an easy way to display the decor and mementos that you've picked up over the years.
First, start by removing everything from your shelves and wiping them down to start with a fresh and clean slate. As you're clearing off the shelves, evaluate which items you want to keep on display and if there's anything you're ready to put in the trash/donate pile.
Next: separate everything you want to keep into broad categories (books, plants, candles, glassware, etc.). This will help you take visual inventory and start mentally planning where to place items.
Then you'll want to start by styling the largest items first to anchor the entire look. If you have a lot of small items, you might want to edit a little further to avoid looking cluttered.
Treat your open shelving like your own little gallery -- create small vignettes on each shelf so you can edit and style accordingly. Don't be afraid to move things around and break a few conventions -- like stacking books horizontally instead of vertically.
Finally, have fun with it! Styling shelves might not be a one-day project. You may keep moving things around and editing until it looks just right! Definitely hit up Pinterest for inspo and if you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments.
