floating.

in Chicago's early days, the city was rapidly expanding. new growth and construction were everywhere, and businesses found themselves in need of more space than was geographically available. instead of continuing to build out (as we've been doing in Utah), they built up! now, the city is an eclectic collection of timeless styles in vertical array that set the precedence for hundreds of subsequent cities.

in relation to our homes, we don't all have space to keep expanding. square footage and floor space are commodities that homes don't always afford. so, my tip for expressing your identity and style when you can't build out? build up! my favorite remedy for letting your style flow throughout a space are these floating shelves. these are very inexpensive, but they make such a bold statement in such a minimal gesture. there are a wide variety of styles out there. i tend to prefer these straightforward rectalinear shapes because they let the items placed upon them hold your focus more so than the shelf itself.

don't forget - i always compliment every space i design with photography prints to bring your space to life with images of you and your family, to tie the whole design back to you!