Knick Knack Shelves
When you think of knick knack shelves, the first image that pops intomind is probably a plain little wooden affair hanging on the wall of someone’s grandmother’s house way back when you were a kid, proudly displaying a collection of little porcelain something-or-others, suffocating under an impressive layer of dust. Okay, well that’s the image that comes to my mind, anyway. But knick knack shelves, in actuality, offer some pretty interesting, creative, and even sophisticated means to display small items that are important to you, so you can not only show them off, but also so you can see them yourself every day.
“Traditional”
These are the dusty, cluttered shelves that popped into mind in the first place. But even these basic knick knack shelves come in a wide variety sizes, styles and finishes to suit any décor and house any collection of “dust-ables” that you wish to display. Knick knack shelves are ideal for displaying, not only knick knacks, but also small framed pictures, plants, etc.
Elegant
Even the most formal home has a place for knick knack shelves. Consider a shelf with a glass front, to protect special items from dust or elemental damage—even curious kid fingers! You can bring a touch of formal elegance into a room via a knick knack shelf with a mirror back, providing the element of reflection to really showcase your items. A shadow-box style knick knack shelf is another way to display your prized items, while simultaneously adding an interesting focal point to the room.
Custom
You can also find knick knack shelves that are specifically designed for certain types of collections. I remember always being intrigued by my grandmother’s collection (dust-free, by the way!) of spoons from around the world. Her knick knack shelf was composed of shelves with slots along the front specifically designed to hang her spoons for display. If you have a collection of specific items, you can find a knick knack shelf designed specifically for your collection.
DIY
If you are a fan of the shabby-chic trend in home design, you can easily make your own unique knick knack shelves. You don’t even need any woodworking skills. A do-it-yourself knick knack shelf simply requires a little creativity. Start by looking around your garage, shed, or backyard. A simple, small wooden box or crate can be cleaned up and finished with paint or stain. Now hang it on the wall. That’s it! You just made yourself a new knick knack shelf! And you can be pretty confident that no one else has one quite like it. Don’t have any of that stuff in your garage? No problem—someone does. Go out and hit some garage sales or thrift stores. You will surely find something to take home and transform into a knick knack shelf—in just a matter of minutes.
Knick knack shelves are useful in a variety of ways, and are created in many sizes and styles to suit any small display. Knick knack shelves can be an important element in your home décor—they’re not just for dusting anymore!
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