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How to Arrange Displays on Floating Shelves
How to Arrange Displays on Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are the most versatile decorating item for a home. It can liven up forgotten corners, provide storage space for limited space, fashion eye-catching arrangements in an otherwise uninteresting wall and more. There are also countless of ways to arrange displays on a floating shelves since it can be used to display all types of items from framed photos, travel mementoes, collectible items, to teapots and unique plates, wine glasses and so on. here are several ways to arrange displays on your floating shelves that will maximize its use at the same time generate a lovely décor to your home:
• Framed photos are the most common displays found on floating shelves. Present the framed photos artistically on a floating shelf or several floating shelves arranged horizontally, or when positioned vertically, organize them on the top shelf. If more space is needed, the second upper shelf can also be used as long as both shelves are at eye level. .When arranging groupings of framed photos placed the bigger frames at the back and the smaller ones in front. Depending on the length of the shelves, you can arrange several pictures on each level but make sure that it does not look crowded.
• Another way of making use of a floating shelf is to draw attention to an interesting painting or framed print. Hang the painting or framed print above a shelf several inches longer than the painting. Religious icons or images displayed in the homes for decoration or for religious reasons can also be hanged or displayed on a floating shelf. Scones can be installed on both sides of the painting or icon for added emphasis and rows of or a few decorative candles can be arranged on top of the floating shelves.
• Books are also common displays found on floating shelves; in fact floating shelves are the most ideal bookshelves for homes with limited space. Displaying books on floating shelves can be done creatively and artistically with the addition of plants or interesting collection items big enough to be used as book ends.
• For your kitchen, a floating shelf placed over a kitchen window full of your favorite herb planted in small decorative planters will not only brighten the kitchen but also fill it with the sweet and pungent smell of the herbs
The Best Places for Floating Shelves
The Best Places for Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are shelves constructed to appear as though they do not have any support at all but suspended against the wall. These floating shelves are great for putting on show collectible items, framed photos, memorable keepsakes and just about anything that you want to display. In spite of the “floating” appearance, floating shelves are actually sturdy and strong and most of all quite inexpensive and easy to install.
Some of the best places to install floating shelves are :
In your bathroom
Floating shelves in a bathroom is such a great idea since bathrooms are almost always in need of extra space. Floating shelves on a wall adjacent to the sink positioned in the same height as the medicine cabinet is a good place to put folded towels, hand towels and face towels. It is not only functional but decorative as well since the multi-colored towels will give added color to the bathroom. Floating shelves above a bathtub, opposite the shower is a good place for the soap, shampoos and other bath paraphernalia.
In your kitchen
Floating shelves in the kitchen is a great way to put on show all your collection of delicate dishes, unique coffee mugs, and unusual kitchen items. It can also serve as a spice rack and placed close to the kitchen range that can be reached easily, or near the sink as a place for soaps, and dishwashing liquids and supplies.
In your bedroom
Floating shelves can serve as a headboard for beds without headboards and a great place to put some mementos and framed photos. It also makes a great bed stand where you can put a reading lamp or a place to keep some books that you want to read at night. Floating shelves are also a great idea for children’s bedroom as a place to display toys, books, dolls and stuffed toys.
