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    #shelfie: How to style and display your collections
    #shelfie: How to style and display your collections
    #shelfie: How to style and display your collections
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    #shelfie: How to style and display your collections

    By Geraldine James

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    Use your shelves to display your collections and create ever-evolving works of art with Geraldine James's inspirational ideas.
    Find out how you can use what you already have in a stylish and unexpected way to revitalise a room. Whether you want to group a collection of colourful vases against a dark wall, use picture rails to line up a selection of prints, or organise plants and treasured finds from the natural world, any shelf can be a stage for artful arrangements with this innovative guide. You can find a home for all your prized possessions, and the best thing about shelves is that you can change a display whenever the mood takes you. Chapter by chapter, discover ideas for how to arrange virtually anything and begin a journey into colour, textures and themes to create elegant focal points that give a home character and charm.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCICO Books
    Release dateMar 10, 2020
    ISBN9781782499169
    #shelfie: How to style and display your collections

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      #shelfie - Geraldine James

      #shelfie

      #shelfie

      how to style and display your collections

      GERALDINE JAMES

      Published in 2020 by CICO Books

      An imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd

      20–21 Jockey’s Fields

      London WC1R 4BW

      341 E 116th St

      New York, NY 10029

      www.rylandpeters.com

      10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

      Text © Geraldine James 2020

      Design and photography © CICO Books and Ryland Peters and Small 2020

      The author’s moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

      A CIP catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress and the British Library.

      eISBN: 978-1-78249-916-9

      ISBN: 978-1-78249-844-5

      Printed in China

      Editor: Helen Ridge

      Designer: Toni Kay

      Photographer: for all photography credits, see page 188

      In-house editor: Anna Galkina

      Art director: Sally Powell

      Head of production: Patricia Harrington

      Publishing manager: Penny Craig

      Publisher: Cindy Richards

      Contents

      Introduction

      1 #color

      2 #artandphotography

      3 #raw

      4 #shelfwall

      5 #pureandsimple

      6 #recycled

      7 #shelvesofcuriosities

      Resources

      Photography credits

      Index

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      I was lucky enough when writing this book to choose from hundreds of beautiful images and put together stories to help readers think about what a shelf can do for them. From bright bursts of color to simple, soothing white collections, there is something here for everyone, whatever their decor or taste.

      When considering a new space or home, I always think of the many #shelfie displays that I could create, what they might look like, and all the precious items that will be allocated to each one. For me, it’s not only about storage, but how each #shelfie can work as a style statement. They don’t replace art in a home, but are considered as living pieces of art in themselves, as a way of dressing an empty wall.

      I hope that the themes I have created, from #raw to #shelvesofcuriosities, from #recycled to #pureandsimple trigger your imagination. If you are unsure about the look you would like to create, below are some principles I tend to adhere to as a starting point for shelf inspiration. However, as I always say: rules are meant to be broken, so have fun, experiment, and remember that the best thing about #shelfies is how easily they can be changed.

      MY PRINCIPLES OF SHELF DISPLAYS

      Tell a story

      It is always wise to have a theme or a story in mind, be it nature, collectables, or nostalgic memorabilia.

      Varying heights

      Make sure you have a selection of objects of various heights, otherwise your display will simply look far too uniform.

      Mixed media

      Mix up textures such as wood with glass or paper with handmade pottery. This approach always draws the eye as it looks so tactile. If you want to put up shelves, consider using recycled or reclaimed wood, which give lovely texture and individuality.

      Use the wall

      I like to hang a photograph or painting behind the shelf to give extra height and a backdrop to a display.

      Stay off-center

      This is a very important principle: start with your largest item and place it off-center, arranging the other objects around it. Trust me, this works!

      Layers, layers, layers

      Start with the largest objects at the back and the smallest at the front, and slightly vary how you position things as you work along the shelf. Keep experimenting until your display looks balanced.

      Curate a gallery of images

      Create your very own gallery by displaying art or photographs in abundance on slender shelves with a ridge that helps to support them.

      Get creative with color

      Color can be added successfully to your home without taking the plunge and painting a wall. I’ve been collecting green objects for displaying in my otherwise monochrome kitchen and they really add interest.

      Play with proportions

      Scale is something I feel strongly about and I am not afraid to put large or oversized shelves or units into a small space. It actually does the opposite of what you might expect, opening up the space and giving generous proportions.

      Above all, have fun and enjoy your #shelfie journey.

      CHAPTER 1

      #color

      Although diverse, this collection of objects on a mid-century wall unit works well together. There is an African feel to the display, with a ceramic zebra, two gilt elephants, and a carving of a giraffe alongside, providing a glimpse into a world that the owners love. Boldly colored glassware, art, and books bring added interest.

      This is a perfect example of how to group a small number of decorative objects, starting with the vibrant Pols Potten floral vase, positioned to the side. The flower stems in the blue-and-white vase introduce texture, while the classically shaped table lamp, which

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