![]() ![]() House By Hoff redesigned these built in shelves next to a fireplace and created this stunning display. It would totally apply to floating shelves as well. If you’re decorating this type of shelf and want to look more into triangular design pattern ideas, you can check out this post on farmhouse mantel decor ideas. This triangular decorating concept is very similar to decorating an open fireplace mantle. Simply select a taller anchor piece for the middle, and lower coordinating edge pieces (they don’t have to be exact) for your design. This decorator added new textures through plants, glass vases, and woods.ĭon’t stress out about trying to make an exact triangular pattern. Once the anchor pieces of your triangle design are in place, the next step is to add details to the design by adding fillers. You can see the general outline in the graphic below. The coordinating anchor pieces on either side (the open frames) serve as the two lower edge points of the bottom of the triangle. This center anchor piece is the peak of the design, or top of the triangle. Though it’s not completely apparent to the naked eye, do you notice how the two wooden legs in the center of the shelf provide the tallest point? If you are decorating a single floating shelf, you have lots of room to play.įor a shelf display like this, most decorators follow a triangular display outline. This display from Ballard Designs provides great decorating ideas for a single floating shelf in a bedroom or living room! Work to create angles and triangles to keep the design interesting (see arrows in drawing above)! Notice the white objects also follow this zig zag staggered pattern as well. This keeps your eye moving throughout the design and creates visual interest. Start with your larger items in one color family, and stagger those pieces in a zig zag pattern. In her article, Liz does a great job of explaining the directional movement you can create when it comes to arranging your items on the shelves.
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