New Open Shelving Styling
Open shelving is a great way to display favorite things. I’m sharing my open shelving display tips.
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A couple of weeks ago, I hopped on a quick train ride into NYC to check out World Market‘s new Chelsea store pre-grand opening.
I love the concept of the World Market New York store – it’s like a pop up shop where you can can see, touch, smell (ok maybe not smell – that would be weird) everything before you buy and there’s a location right in the store where you can order online and have everything delivered right to your doorstep (perfect for NYC dwellers who would have a hard time lugging home a dining table in a cab). Of course, smaller items like dishes, glasses, candleholders and one of a kind items (the best selection of antique rugs) can be taken home on the spot.
Sparks erupted when the Emerson shelving and I gazed upon each other and I knew he’d be coming home with me (I made him buy me a drink first of course). The shelving is big, sturdy and the perfect mix of industrial and rustic not to mention the perfect place to display all of my stuff. In other words, the shelf completes me.
I added three World Market crates to the lower shelf – perfect for hiding the inevitable clutter and not so pretty things we all have.
One of the keys to styling shelves is layering. A vintage painting is a backdrop for my antique loving cup collection. An old crate holds favorite books and a green suitcase that stores clutter also elevates old milk glass. I can’t wait to switch out my collections and decorate for every season!
Here are some pics from the new World Market store in New York.
Loved the huge garage door!
I really love this bookcase too – cute with the library ladder.
This tufted headboard would be perfect for my girls rooms and how cute are those pillows!
Would love a couple of different chairs like these at the ends of my dining table.
And last but not least, Kelly Osbourne and I groped each other for a pic (that’s me on the left – in case you were wondering)!
It’s “just” not a party unless you get to grope Kelly Osborne, now is it?! Love your new addition … as always, you’ve styled it perfectly, and it’s a fabulous addition to your home! World Market is addictive!
You are too funny with Kelly! I have loved Cost Plus since I was a wee one and that was a while ago….they have always brought such unique treasures and provided a fun shopping experience and are still going strong…they must be doing something right! Love your finds!
I’m sorry I missed the big event – what a beautiful store! Love the library ladder, too!!
Why did you find it necessary to conclude your post with the photo (inappropriate perhaps?) of you and Ms. Osborn? Not certain of how it enhances the concept of open shelving, which is the concept of your piece.
I’m sharing my fun night at the World Market grand opening including things I loved at the store, what I bought and the great time I had including meeting Kelly. Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Beautiful shelf and beautiful styling as always Kelly!
Thanks Shirley – finally a place for my “stuff”!!
What a fun event and love your shelving with all of the wonderful pieces. Great basket beside it too!! Happy Tuesday ~
Thank you – the basket was a flea market find years ago!
Love the shelving. I really like that look. I’ve been using it for our beach house!
Ohh – so perfect in a beach house Kathy!!!
It looks like you had a great time,lots of fun with shopping. I love your shelf and how you have decorated it. Thanks Kelly. My parents taught me if you didn’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all. lol
Our parents were very wise Marlene! I did have fun – and love the shelf! Hope your summer is ending with a bang and you’re ready for fall
What size crate? I have this shelf being delivered tomorrow. I was looking at these Sebastian crates but can’t figure out if the large will fit. Looks like these here u have are large.
Patricia – I have these crates in the large size: https://bit.ly/2XD2xWd