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Tips for Decorating Shelves Like a Pro Decorating shelves can sometimes seem overwhelming Here are some tips and tricks to make it easier and help you
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70 | SIMPLY SARATOGA | SPRING H&G 2021
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Start by clearing off the shelf or shelves and grouping all your things together.
Pick a theme (like spring/early summer) and have enough things on hand to choose from to be creative but not too much where you will have too many choices and may over think it.
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Have a color scheme planned out.
Too many colors can overwhelm the eye so keep it to 1-2 and neutrals. What is your inspiration piece for the room? Is it a piece of art you can pull colors from or will you use seasonal colors like pink or yellow.
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Place larger items first and then fill in with smaller pieces.
Don’t crowd the space – you need to give the eye a rest as it moves from one thing to another. You can also give your eye a break with one large item. If you are doing just one shelf, start with an anchor piece and although I like to center it most of the time, you can also do something asymmetrical.
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