Did you collect shells on the beach from an early age and do you still have the same passion? Well, let’s try not to keep them only in a jar but to embellish the house with shells. So many ideas you can put into practice. Let’s try?
You can really do everything with it: from the classic centerpiece to the unusual wind chimes, from the photo frame to the jewelry box, free your creativity! Give your home, especially in summer, amarine footprint which has the flavor of holidays and relaxation.
If you love the white beach and the hours spent in the sun (perhaps collecting shells) you are in the right place! Are you ready to try your hand at small creations? Below 10 ideas to embellish your home with shells: let yourself be surprised!
Shell house: a shell house
Let’s start with one curiosity: did you know a architect so fascinated by the shape of the shells it has done just one home of this shape? Tourists who visit Isla Mujeres in Mexico know something about it.
Outside shell and inside rounded shapes that recall the sea and many decorations. A shell-shaped sink, coral taps and more lamps, beds all really made with shells. Let’s take a cue from here and let’s try it too with our shells!
Read also: How to create a small beach in the garden in a few steps
1. Shells in a cage
If you have a free corner next to the sofa or at the entrance to your house, how about welcoming your guests with an unusual DIY project? Get one cage to hang to the ceiling, or on the perch will be fine, and creates inside a play of lights and shells the most beautiful found by the sea: the result? It will be surprising and certainly original!
2. Artificial lake
If you want to surprise your friends with a unique piece, it’s the right time to take your toolbox: arm yourself with patience and lots of glue! You decide the shape but we want to give you a little suggestion: the cascade one is certainly the most suggestive!
Stack your shells giving them a certain slope and take out of the Christmas boxes the mechanism you use for the artificial pond, add a little water and that’s it. If you like you can also make it all simply with the transparent glue that will give the effect of a mirror of water!
3. Chores for the little ones
With this idea you will certainly conquer the little ones: let their imagination guide you. You obviously need shells of various sizes, tempera or watercolors, brushes and eyes! How about accomplishing with their invaluable help gods colorful fish? The effect is refreshing and cheerful!
You may be interested in: Christmas centerpiece: 10 adorable ideas for a lovely table
4. Wind chimes
If you want to create an object with a particular design charm, it is harp or, “dream catcher”, is just the thing for you. Widely used by American Indians to ward off evil spirits, it was hung outside the tent to give a peaceful sleep. From the ancient populations to the front door is a moment.
If you too want to savor a bit of magic, the shells are right for you! How? Use sticks and twine is in a row yours shells after making a small hole. The wind will do the rest if you want to enrich your creation, though. add some bells.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
5. Christmas ball
Even if it may seem out of time, we know you are thinking about Christmas all year so let’s get to work and make some decor really original. How about some decorations with a marine flavor?
Your tree will love balls that seem to come out of the sea! What is needed? Balls and shells of course, but a little sand won’t hurt either!
6. Vase
One of the most popular ideas is that of to cover the vases with shells: big or small it doesn’t matter. The result will be truly amazing!
The combination with the green of the plants is unique but even a little color will not hurt whether you prefer to paint some shells or you decide to fill your vase with brightly colored flowers! Seeing is believing and your room will have a whole new flavor!
7. Candle holder
We come to that romantic touch that just cannot miss in your summer evenings. Do you want to surprise your friends or your sweet half? No problem: making gods candle holder with shells is easy! Just create a decoration around your glass with the candle made of sticks, shells and other natural elements and voilà. Light up your summer!
Equally romantic and original is the idea of placing candles directly inside large shells with a Caribbean flavor: for you we have chosen those in shades of blue to play with contrast but also a white will fascinate you!
8. Lamp
How about working imagining you are sipping a cocktail by the sea? A lamp is just the thing for you. Coat an anonymous desk lamp with some wonderful shells gathered on the beach you will give that touch that was missing from your study corner.
You can decide to enrich your workstation even by covering the pen holder or use a beautiful shell as a paperweight to put close to your ear when stress is felt to relax with the sound of the sea!
9. Beautify the garden
Another idea is to create some movement in the garden with the shells delimiting a space or create a small flower bed with their help.
10. Frame
We conclude our roundup of ideas with a great classic: the photo frame made of shells. Haven’t you ever thought about it? It’s time to get to work!
Equally elegant is the idea of covering the frame of your mirror with shells: place the larger ones in the corners will create a surprising movement: good job!
How to embellish your home with shells: pictures and photos
These are just some of the ideas you can put into practice with the beloved shells: customize any room in your home using your imagination! We have collected many other ideas in the gallery for you to copy: let’s browse it together.
Did you collect shells on the beach from an early age and do you still have the same passion? Well, let’s try not to keep them only in a jar but to embellish the house with shells. So many ideas you can put into practice. Let’s try?
You can really do everything with it: from the classic centerpiece to the unusual wind chimes, from the photo frame to the jewelry box, free your creativity! Give your home, especially in summer, amarine footprint which has the flavor of holidays and relaxation.
If you love the white beach and the hours spent in the sun (perhaps collecting shells) you are in the right place! Are you ready to try your hand at small creations? Below 10 ideas to embellish your home with shells: let yourself be surprised!
Shell house: a shell house
Let’s start with one curiosity: did you know a architect so fascinated by the shape of the shells it has done just one home of this shape? Tourists who visit Isla Mujeres in Mexico know something about it.
Outside shell and inside rounded shapes that recall the sea and many decorations. A shell-shaped sink, coral taps and more lamps, beds all really made with shells. Let’s take a cue from here and let’s try it too with our shells!
Read also: How to create a small beach in the garden in a few steps
1. Shells in a cage
If you have a free corner next to the sofa or at the entrance to your house, how about welcoming your guests with an unusual DIY project? Get one cage to hang to the ceiling, or on the perch will be fine, and creates inside a play of lights and shells the most beautiful found by the sea: the result? It will be surprising and certainly original!
2. Artificial lake
If you want to surprise your friends with a unique piece, it’s the right time to take your toolbox: arm yourself with patience and lots of glue! You decide the shape but we want to give you a little suggestion: the cascade one is certainly the most suggestive!
Stack your shells giving them a certain slope and take out of the Christmas boxes the mechanism you use for the artificial pond, add a little water and that’s it. If you like you can also make it all simply with the transparent glue that will give the effect of a mirror of water!
3. Chores for the little ones
With this idea you will certainly conquer the little ones: let their imagination guide you. You obviously need shells of various sizes, tempera or watercolors, brushes and eyes! How about accomplishing with their invaluable help gods colorful fish? The effect is refreshing and cheerful!
You may be interested in: Christmas centerpiece: 10 adorable ideas for a lovely table
4. Wind chimes
If you want to create an object with a particular design charm, it is harp or, “dream catcher”, is just the thing for you. Widely used by American Indians to ward off evil spirits, it was hung outside the tent to give a peaceful sleep. From the ancient populations to the front door is a moment.
If you too want to savor a bit of magic, the shells are right for you! How? Use sticks and twine is in a row yours shells after making a small hole. The wind will do the rest if you want to enrich your creation, though. add some bells.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
5. Christmas ball
Even if it may seem out of time, we know you are thinking about Christmas all year so let’s get to work and make some decor really original. How about some decorations with a marine flavor?
Your tree will love balls that seem to come out of the sea! What is needed? Balls and shells of course, but a little sand won’t hurt either!
6. Vase
One of the most popular ideas is that of to cover the vases with shells: big or small it doesn’t matter. The result will be truly amazing!
The combination with the green of the plants is unique but even a little color will not hurt whether you prefer to paint some shells or you decide to fill your vase with brightly colored flowers! Seeing is believing and your room will have a whole new flavor!
7. Candle holder
We come to that romantic touch that just cannot miss in your summer evenings. Do you want to surprise your friends or your sweet half? No problem: making gods candle holder with shells is easy! Just create a decoration around your glass with the candle made of sticks, shells and other natural elements and voilà. Light up your summer!
Equally romantic and original is the idea of placing candles directly inside large shells with a Caribbean flavor: for you we have chosen those in shades of blue to play with contrast but also a white will fascinate you!
8. Lamp
How about working imagining you are sipping a cocktail by the sea? A lamp is just the thing for you. Coat an anonymous desk lamp with some wonderful shells gathered on the beach you will give that touch that was missing from your study corner.
You can decide to enrich your workstation even by covering the pen holder or use a beautiful shell as a paperweight to put close to your ear when stress is felt to relax with the sound of the sea!
9. Beautify the garden
Another idea is to create some movement in the garden with the shells delimiting a space or create a small flower bed with their help.
10. Frame
We conclude our roundup of ideas with a great classic: the photo frame made of shells. Haven’t you ever thought about it? It’s time to get to work!
Equally elegant is the idea of covering the frame of your mirror with shells: place the larger ones in the corners will create a surprising movement: good job!
How to embellish your home with shells: pictures and photos
These are just some of the ideas you can put into practice with the beloved shells: customize any room in your home using your imagination! We have collected many other ideas in the gallery for you to copy: let’s browse it together.
