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Each of these collections is displayed on shelving dedicated to the objects. No sharing with books or other storage here. This makes the repetitive appeal of the collection all the more effective.

Also, the shelves are kept simple and white, serving as backdrop to the collections themselves. This gives the collected objects a chance to shine, front and center. The shelves simply blend into the wall surface.

See more artfully arranged collections at Lost Found Art.

Want the look for yourself? Some off-the-"shelf" shelves to consider:

• New Smaller EXPEDIT Shelf from IKEA

• IKEA's LACK Shelf

• STILIG Brackets and painted wood shelves

• BILLY Bookcase

(There are plenty of others out there and even options for DIY. It just so happens that a lot of simple, affordable shelves we've highlighted before are from IKEA).