Open wall shelves At some point in our lives, we all ask the same question: What do I do with all of the beautiful small pieces that I've picked up over the years? For those of us living in apartments, this question can come up pretty often as space is at a premium and options for making room are limited. One solution is to put your collections on display with open shelves. Open shelving is a simple and easy way to give your room a chic and eclectic feel while surrounding yourself with the things that tell your story. It takes some styling, but curated collections give a layered, sophisticated feel to your space while letting guests see your pieces through your eyes.