After putting the call out over insta, we were inundated with fabulous ideas for styling videos. And at the top of your list was shelf styling!
So in true norsu fashion, we've styled up a storm for you, and picked the brains of our norsu Design lead interior designer Lauren Bartlett-Bragg for all her top tips...
Select your favourite colour palette and stick to styling it, styling your favourite shelf shouldn't look like a colourful rainbow. It should feel calm and relaxing to gaze at.
Tip: Find a piece of art in your room, or even better, choose something special to place on your shelf (could be art or cherished family photos). Use the colour palette. If there are tones of peach, find other decorative objects in these hues to place on the shelves!
Start by placing tall objects or those you want to be key focal points first, then group in clusters around them.
Tip: We like to position objects unevenly so that the shelves above or below are not directly mirroring one another.
A combination of differing heights always adds interest to the eye and creates visual interest.
When you're adding objects with different heights, remember you need to find balance. Each side of the shelf should feel balanced with heights and weights.
Tip: There's a little bit of art to this one... when you're adding objects with different heights to achieve balance you could place tall vases on the left, with a lower object in the middle with something taller like a pillar candles or a plant. Stacks of books are also a great way to add height!
Its no secret that at norsu we're obsessed with adding greenery to our interiors. When it comes to a styling a shelf, greenery is a must do!
Tip: Place pots on the far ends of the shelf, especially if they're cascading plants, so as the trails grow over time, you don't cover your pretty objects in the middle. If you have multiple shelves, place them at opposite ends... variation is key!
Our favourite items to display on open shelves are small artwork pieces, any beautiful ceramic servingware, cook books and plants to add some natural greenery
Mix it up with groups of books by laying some horizontally and others vertically.
Don’t be afraid to place pieces on them too, like a vase or object!
If you’re an avid reader but you’re overwhelmed by how cluttered they look, simply flip them around and have the pages showing, instead of the spine. This will ensure you’re looking at one consistent neutral colour, rather than a myriad of tones!
The blank areas referred to as ‘negative space’ are just as integral as the areas with the pretty pieces.
They create that calm tranquil feel we all seek, and highlight those special pieces that deserve to shine!
Grouping your favourite goodies in clusters works like a treat, just like when we style dining and coffee tables!
So you don’t get overwhelmed, break it down into little clusters or stacks rather than madly tackling the entire shelf at once! Not even Lauren does this. :) Remember Nat’s rule of thumb…groups of three!
