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Sara Hesikova

I’ve been using Kelly Hoppen’s top tip for styling shelves for years – and it always gets me compliments from guests

Kelly Hoppen on the red carpet in a black dress.

Whenever interior designer Kelly Hoppen imparts any wisdom through her interior advice-focused Instagram reels and TikToks, the Ideal Home team, along with everyone else, is sure to listen. And while I, of course, love learning about new tricks from experts like Kelly, what feels even more validating is when a pro like her recommends something you already do on a regular basis. And that’s exactly the case with Kelly Hoppen’s latest shelf-styling tip.

Kelly shared this simple yet brilliant shelving idea in a recent Instagram reel, where she recommended laying books horizontally on shelves and using them as display platforms for your decorative accessories, be it vases, ceramic bowls or candles.

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