Why I always add a shelf, ledge or mantel wherever humanly possible in my home – it's the secret to chic interiors

Pink shelf styled with two books, a shell and some ornaments.

Home decorator and content creator Grace H is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on colourful home design, mixing vintage pieces with new and making personality-filled spaces. See the rest of her articles here.

There is nothing I love more than a faff.