Whether your seashell collection is large or small to give it a dedicated space will make it stand out.
A hand picked seashell collection celebrates the sea and tells a story -it deserves a dedicated space! These seashell display ideas will give you plenty of ideas to get you started.
Showcase shells in a decorative bowl with a coastal theme, such as a Starfish Bowl or Pineapple bowl. Images via Facebook.
Any coastal theme dish with a rim can be used to showcase a shell collection. Like this Aqua Sea Turtle Dish from Stein Mart's Serveware Collection. Also note the candle in the center! To shop coastal dishes and serveware, browse the Entertaining Category.
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.
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.
A collection of rustic shells are stacked up on a mantel in a Florida Beach Cottage.
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, use it to display a seashell collection. Via Vicky's Home.
An elegant display of a group of large seashells by Mary McDonald Design. To create different heights, some shells sit on Display Stands.
A seashell collection in a Display Box. And this is not your ordinary box. It's an aquarium.
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 seen at Country Living.
Seashells in a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser. Seen at Creatorvox. The shells look beautiful and shiny, bathed in clear liquid soap.
A great grouping of glass jars filled with different types of seashells. 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 charming. Via Simplicity in the South.
Hanging Mason Jar, featured on Pottery Barn Knock Offs can hold a small shell collection. You could hang a whole bunch of them!
Ocean animal figurines/vases are other Cool Coastal Vessels for Collected Shells. Shop Glass Fish Figurines on Wayfair.
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.
Drill Shells and hang them within a net. Original source unknown.
Hang your shell collection on the wall. Seen at One Kings Lane. If you like this idea, also see this Shell Wall above the Fireplace.
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.
Make Shell Art with your treasures. Follow the link for ideas how to frame shells and create a wall gallery. Via Traditional Home.
A beautiful and cohesive display idea with a collection of seashells in the same color tone arranged in a hutch. Original source unknown.
If you are lucky and have a collection of large shells, devote an entire bookcase or glass cabinet 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.
An antique printer tray turned into a Display Coffee Table. Source no longer available.
Take your seashell collection outside. In this 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.
Image: Sunset Magazine
How to Display a Seashell Collection
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, "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. So here are some great seashell collection decorating and display ideas to inspire your own. Trays are another great vessel for your seashell collection and any other beach finds. Check out these Basket Trays that have natural dune grass vibe.
Shadow Box with Seashell Collection as wall decor. Image a few of these frames hung as a Collection!
Large glass jars with lids are another great vessel for showcasing your beautiful seashells. This shell display is enhanced with evergreens for the Christmas Season. You can learn more about it at Simple & Easy Coastal Christmas Decorations.
