How to Style Shelves | 8 Tips for a Curated, Personal Look

When a recent client project needed that final, curated touch for a photoshoot, I couldn’t resist filming a quick video on how I styled the shelves to create a polished, cohesive look. This arrangement took a slightly different approach than my earlier setup—it’s more intentional and curated. So before resetting the shelves for my clients, I thought I’d sit down and share my process!

In this video, I walk through my top 8 tips for shelf styling, including creating a color and material palette, playing with shapes and sizes, and leaving room for some much-needed negative space. Plus, I threw in a few extra tricks: removing dust covers for a cohesive book look, using book spines creatively, and even mapping out my plan in Canva beforehand to make it easier.

Whether you’re styling shelves from scratch or simply refreshing your current look, these tips will help you create a setup that’s curated, balanced, and filled with personal touches. Join me for a laid-back, tip-filled chat that will give your shelves a whole new look!

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
1:22 Create a Color Palette
1:55 Create a Material Palette
2:51 Vary Your Shapes
3:40 Vary Your Sizes
4:34 Leave Negative Space
7:09 Play with Zigzags & W's
9:26 Create a Focal Point
11:02 Incorporate Personal Items
14:36 Bonus Tip: Create a Digital Plan