Shelving ideas – 10 of the best
Create practical and decorative displays with 10 inspirational shelving ideas from Style at Home. Find more interior design ideas at housetohome.co.uk

Fit a redundant alcove with bespoke cubby hole shelving and banish the clutter into vintage boxes.
1/10 Cubby hole bedroom shelving
2/10 Colourful kitchen display shelf
Add colour popping kitchen accessories to a black shelf against a blackboard-painted wall for an eyecatching and totally trendy effect.
3/10 Neutral radiator cover with shelf
Make a hallway radiator look 10 times better with a stylish radiator cover and shelf. Add a few well chosen books, plants and framed pictures above.
4/10 Fresh white kitchen display shelf
A kitchen doesn't just have to be purely practical. Make one shelf a 'styled' shelf to fill with accessories that tie together the whole kitchen scheme.
5/10 Shelf with feature fairy lights
Brighten up a shelf by adding pretty fairy or tea lights - they'll bring a warm glow to picture frames and other styled objects.
6/10 Stark white living room wall and shelf display
For a super striking look in your living room, create an area where the wall, shelf and accessories are all stark white for a stand-out feel that will look good for years.
7/10 Dressing table bedroom shelf
Wall-hung drawers are handy in a bedroom. Use as a slimline dressing table and finish the look with a stylish chair, chic mirrors and oh-so-pretty accessories.
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8/10 Living room picture shelf
A narrow picture shelf above a sofa or table is a fab way to display art and favourite accessories. Paint the shelf the same colour as the wall for a super-chic look.
9/10 Book shelf with quirky bookends
Line up a selection of books on a shelf with quirky bookends. A smart, eyecatching wallpaper adds extra character.
10/10 Shelf with homemade memento stands
Display your favourite holiday memories by popping them on a simple shelf. Homemade photo stands are oh-so easy to make using wire and pebbles and work particularly well with seaside snaps!
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Laurie Davidson is a professional stylist, writer and content creator, who lives and breathes interiors. Having worked for some of the UK’s leading interior magazines, styled homes up and down the country and produced sets for TV shows, adverts and top brands, it’s safe to say Laurie has had a pretty exciting career. Find her on Instagram at @lifeofaninteriorstylist or over at lauriedavidson.co.uk
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