From
a simple, elegant shell displayed on a shelf to a complex
centerpiece using hundreds of shells, these treasures from
the sea bring the ocean indoors year-round. No matter your
look, the graceful shape of a shell will bring a subtle
touch of elegance. Casual or formal, this timeless style
complements any period or
decor!
Sea
Shells Make Ocean Decor Easy and Fun
Start
by putting a single shell in the spotlight: Choose
a large, massive shell such as a triton or volute
for attention-getting size. For captivating, intricate
detail, try small venus
combs, spondylus, or cut chambered nautilus. An abalone
shell provides an ever-changing display of soft,
luminous
color.
In an antique setting, a carved cameo shell
quietly speaks of traditional style. Volute shells with dolphin
carvings
also have that elegant extra touch. Even common murex
and pecten shells stand out when they’re the
star of the show!
Now
try multiple shells for a whole new look. A simple trio,
composed of same type of shell in small,
medium and large
sizes, looks great and the shells need only be
set together on a shelf or table for an instant designer
look. For
even more variety, try contrasting sizes, textures,
shapes, and colors. A very large shell
and a very small one of
the same
type immediately command attention. So would contrasting
textures, like a rough natural abalone next to
a
lustrous polished one. A flat, colorful lion’s
paw would provide a lovely counterpoint behind
a cone-shaped pearl trocha or
astraea undosa. The rich, natural colors of jade
turbo, african turbo and elegant pearl turbo make
these similarly-shaped
shells similar and yet startlingly different at
the same time.
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