Whether your seashell collection is large or only a hand full, to give it a dedicated space will make it stand out. After all,
a hand picked seashell collection celebrates the sea and tells your story. So here are 30 display ideas to inspire you!
You can't really tell by just looking at it, but the bowl above holds quite an exotic little seashell collection with finds from Zanzibar, Fiji, Maldives, and New Zealand. Seen at
Sunset.
In order to create a cohesive and striking seashell display, there's one thing you want to keep in mind, and that is focus. If your seashell collection is randomly displayed, it can easily loose its importance, and might even come off as clutter. To quote Dorothy Draper again (see
Coastal Collections), "Notice how groups of small objects, when they are well arranged, become important and effective." Well arranged can mean anything from sorting your sea shell collection by type, size, color, or even location.
A three tier tray that is usually used for food items, now works great as a portable display. Found
here.
A seashell collection featured on
Decorating with Wire Baskets.
Even a tool box can be used to hold a seashell collection! Via
I Love Shelling. Shared with
Funky Junk Interiors.
A hand full of shells are lined up on a small wall shelf. Source no longer available.
Look for unlikely spaces! The seashell display on the shower stall ledge adds to the beachy feel of this bathroom by Jane Coslick, featured on
Upholstering a Chair Coastal Style.
Here a non-functional fireplace is filled with seashells. Via
Apartment Therapy.
And speaking of fireplaces, a collection of rustic shells are stacked up on a mantel in a
Florida Beach Cottage. This says easy and carefree living!
A small table is chosen to organize a grouping of beach finds. Seen in
Martha Stewart's Seal Harbor Home.
If your
Coffee Table has a shelf. Via
Vicky's Home.
Then, an elegant display of a group of large seashells by
Mary McDonald Design. To create different heights, some shells sit on stands.
I love the idea of a seashell collection in a
Display Box. And
this is not your ordinary box. It's an aquarium!
And how about an antique aquarium! For fashion stylist
Linda Rodin it was worth the hunt. Follow the link to view her extensive seashell collection, spread throughout her NYC apartment.
A
Shadow Box frame filled with a seashells is elevated with an ornate picture holder.
Fillable Lamps provide a great space for a seashell collection! Via
Ideezine.
Organizing and Displaying Shell Collections in Glass Jars is simple and beautiful. Seen at
Country Living.
A great grouping sure makes for a wow factor! Original source unknown.
Repetition is effective! Seen at
Mondocherry.
To create a beachscape, simply arrange a seashell collection on top of beach sand, then add decorative grasses. By
Cleverly Inspired, featured on
Beach Style Summer Mantel Decor.
And not to forget cloches. They're so charming! Via
Simplicity in the South.
And this sweet
Hanging Mason Jar, featured on
Pottery Barn Knock Offs may not hold a huge seashell collection, but it's very cute. You could hang a whole bunch of them!
Next up a few seashell display ideas to decorate your walls. An ordinary woven basket is upcycled into a wall tray that showcases a seashell collection in a very unique way. Shells are glued to the basket. Via
Hometalk.
Also unique and creative!
Drill Shells and hang them within a net. Original source unfortunately unknown.
Or take a scientific approach! To see and learn more about this great seashell display, read
Beach and Sea Memories in Frames.
View a few
Stunning Shadow Display Boxes, from antique printer trays to drawers, they're all great option to spotlight a beautiful seashell collection.
Or make
Shell Art with your treasures! Follow the link for ideas how to frame shells and create a wall gallery. Via
Traditional Home.
If you were lucky and found a number of big shells, devote an entire bookcase or glass cabinet (below) to your treasures. From a dining room makeover seen at
House Beautiful.
To see more amazing examples like this, visit
Organizing Sea Collections in Glass Cabinets. Via
Wisteria.
And here's another antique printer tray, turned into a
Coffee Table! Via
My Home Ideas.
And lastly, take your seashell collection outside. In Susan's
Coastal Home on the Jersey Shore a shell collection greets you by the entry door.
Or top off a pot with seashells. Via
Edenmakers, featured on
Seashell Garden Ideas.
As you can see, your beautiful seashell collection can be displayed in so many ways, and make for quite a visual feast!
