Styling shelves of any kind takes patience, a careful eye, and a fair bit of collecting. And when the shelves are open and out for all to see, getting the styling right is more important than ever. From which items you select to how many you opt for, to where each individual piece is placed on the shelf, there's quite a bit to keep in mind if you're after a stylish, high-end look at the end.
Luckily, Shea McGee – founder of design firm Studio McGee and homeware brand McGee & Co. – has racked up quite a bit of practice with open shelving, and she recently took to social media to share her top styling tips. She's broken the process down into four easy-to-follow points, so styling a shelf will no longer be a mystery. Here's what to know.
