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How to Style Built-In Shelves Tiffany Miller of Home Etiquette gives five tips on how to style your shelves to ensure they don’t compete with the ambiance and experience of your home.
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White Space
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Color Palette
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Do NOT Do One Shelf At a Time
Before you begin, think about white space. Start with a blank space to make sure the built-ins work together as a whole.
It’s crucial to have a color palette. This is key to making your home look pulled together and cohesive.
Story by Alli Steinke • Portrait by Leah Treiber • Photo by Nick Cann
You need to consider the entire space to create a consistent yet interesting and eye-catching space. Shapes and sizes of all items need to come together as a whole.
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Variety
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Add the Pretty
Be sure to gather a good mix of items in different sizes, height, and textures before you begin. You want the built-ins to feel interesting and full of life.
Make sure you love the items throughout the shelves. Add in wood elements and mix ceramics, metals, etc. to give it an effortlessly curated look. For more information, call Home Etiquette at (843) 818-3232 or visit homeetiquette.com.
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