Posted :May 2014
Author : the admin
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| Shelves decoration |
Racks or shelves decoration is not so much related to the
interior design, but to decorating art. That is, actually, what we may do in
our own free time. It is not right to consider racks as just a functional
furniture items. With certain principles and tricks you can turn ordinary
shelves into a stylish decor item that will reflect your interests and match
the style of your home.
How to Decorate Rack or Shelves: 8 Tips
Where to start?
Here your imagination is limited just by available objects.
You definitely should not use only the books. Put all that makes sense to you
on the shelf: collections, souvenirs brought back from travels, frames with
photos, trophies and awards, beautiful dishes and vases of flowers.
Limit the number of colors used
If you are afraid to make a mistake with a combination of
colors, then use no more than three colors. When decorating the rack, you can
add another neutral color (white, black, gray). Combine color of decor on the
shelves with other interior items colors.
Hide all extra stuff in boxes and baskets
Beautiful boxes, wicker baskets look neat and aesthetically
pleasing. Use them to hide different small items, magazines, books, dishes, and
other things, not intended to be placed on display.
Build triangles
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| Rule of triangles in shelves decoration |
Take a look on the rack decorated by a professional
decorator. Everything looks logical and harmonious. How to achieve the same
effect? If you visually connect lines between vintage jugs, white
books, figurines, aged greenish bottles, you will see triangles. Each item in
this composition has a clear position corresponding to the triangle rule. Moreover, the triangles are not necessarily identical and
isosceles. Different shapes of triangles add dynamics to the composition. Such
composition looks balanced and logical.
Multilayer: Use height and depth of your shelves
All items on the shelf must be in harmony by height: if you
want to put a low vase or small statues on the shelf, put them on a pile of
books. Thus you will install them on a pedestal and draw attention to them. If you put a low item on the shelf, put a book or a photo
frame behind them to balance the height of the composition.
Free space sometimes means more than the decor
Do not fill every inch of shelf books and decor. Even
interesting items may stray into a shapeless heap, if you are not visually
separate the objects from each other.
Symmetry and paired objects
Another win-win situation: use several identical objects
standing in a row or symmetrically on adjacent shelves.
Heavy down, beautiful top
Here we have in mind not only the physical, but also the
visual weight. Arrange volume encyclopedias and magazines pile on the lower
shelves. Deliver small books in beautiful covers, decorative items, candles at
eye level. The lower shelves carry functional tasks, the upper ones –
aesthetic.
~Blog Admin~
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