Interior Design Shelf Styling Tips! Here are my three go-to rules for creating curated, magazine-ready shelves every time: 1. Create balance. Mix tall and short objects, vary your shapes, and place visual weight evenly across both sides. This keeps your shelves from looking heavy or cluttered. 2. Stick to a cohesive color palette. Choose 2–3 main tones and repeat them throughout your shelves. A unified palette instantly creates harmony, looks more intentional, and elevates even the simplest obje