How To Decorate a High Ledge in a Living Room
There are many places in the home where you can unlock so much design potential. High ledges can become valuable storage spots and areas where you can add impressive design elements. How can you make the most out of high ledge decor? Let’s find out!
Making the Most of High Ledge Decor
When it comes to awkward, small spaces, coming up with decor ideas can be difficult. Whether it be a high ledge in your entryway, or a bookshelf in your living room, there are many ways to take your home decor to the next level. Are you looking for ways to decorate shelves? Use these tips as ways to decorate shelving throughout your home.
Decorating Shelves in your Living Space
Decorating with greenery.
Using plants in your home can help to bring color into the living room, dining room, or any empty space throughout your home. While potted plants and succulents are always nice, there is no shame in utilizing fake plants. Especially if the area receives less natural lighting, fake plants are a great option! Bringing plants into your home can help to fill any empty wall space or bookcases throughout your home. This is a simple way to liven up your living space. Additionally, plants look nice throughout any interior design style.
Decorating using photographs.
From placing picture frames on a coffee table, to turning a blank wall into a space to display wall art, using pictures is a great way to increase your spaces visual interest. Pictures of family, friends, or pets can help show pieces of your personality in your space. Thousands of frames are available through sites such as Amazon, with sets containing similar size and design options for those who prefer minimalistic decor. For an alternative, you can consider turning your picture ledge into a fun DIY project. Creating a gallery wall or ledge using second-hand or refurbished frames is one of the biggest trends in interior decorating. Gallerys displaying different size frames can create a focal point in your home and can elevate your wall decor.
Decorating using lighting.
If you’re interested in bringing more light into your home, lighting fixtures placed on shelves could be your answer. Rather than relying on the “big fixtures,” such as chandeliers or those built-in lights shining down from the top of your vaulted ceiling, a small lamp or decorative candle can lighten your space. A decorative lamp can be a great addition to a high ledge in your living room. Additionally, many people choose to add things such as LED light strips to the top or bottom of their shelving, creating a classic, glowing appearance.
Decorating according to upcoming holidays.
Giving your space a remodel of decor with each holiday is a perfect way to keep your home fresh! While this can be simple additions, such as a holiday wreath on the front door, there are many ideas. Holidays can be a great opportunity to add some fun statement pieces in your home. From spooky figurines placed on a living room ledge for Halloween, to Christmas decor items throughout the December season, leaning into a holiday’s aesthetic is a good way to give your space an update. Decorating your home with holiday themed items doesn’t have to make your home visually overwhelming; holiday decorations can fit right into your typical decorations, such as matching the pre-existing color scheme throughout your normal living room decor.
- TIP: Keeping your holiday decorations in an organized and specific storage space can assist in helping you find your decorations as holidays roll around each year.
Decorating Your Shelving
Many people are unsure what direction to go in when decorating a shelf or high ledge. There is a definite fine line between tasteful home decor, and unnecessary clutter in your space. Making smart-choices will allow you to make good use of your space. Even if interior design is not your strong suit, a simple creative idea can give your home a big makeover.
Amalia Graham is a Marketing Coordinator at Marketplace Homes and a student at Wayne State University in Detroit. She is double majoring in Information Systems Management and Marketing, with a concentration in digital analytics. Growing up in a society focused on the online world, Amalia has always been interested in digital analytics/advertising and the intersection of brand identity in our ever-evolving online communities. She’s fast learner and a valuable member of the marketing team!
When she isn’t busy with work or school, Amalia enjoys collecting vinyl records, drinking coffee, and listening to Taylor Swift.