Awkward living room shelves?
You are not alone, I have those. They can be tricky to dress.
Here are some ideas to incorporate
Books and magazines… Stack them horizontally or vertically, make a display around and on top of them, instead of just stacking them all beside each other, effortless styling! You could create a colour story with your books that fit with your room palette
Add some lighting, you can reach! No point if it’s too high. The lighting will create shapes and bring atmosphere to your scene.
Personal items, some family pics, but not too many (in my humble opinion), save the rest for your private upstairs space. Tell stories with treasured items you have pick up along the way of life.
Don’t forget some greenery, faux or real, adds colour and texture
Art casually leaning against the wall can look great
Don’t forget to add some plants to the surrounding area, think about their placement when dressing the shelves, make them part of the scene.
