Upgrade your video call backdrop
The couple behind @the_adventureofus and @no.17house talk interiors and shelf-styling
As told to Jess Kelham-Hohler Tuesday 31 March, 2020 . Short read
'Create a sense of intrigue with sculptures, glasses and decorative objects that draw the eye and tell a story'
Video calls are proving to be a valuable tool for staying in touch with the people in our lives, providing the means for meetings with co-workers and virtual happy hours with social-distancing friends. However, with this connectability comes an unprecedented number of eyeballs getting an intimate look into your home. Styling your top half is simple – but what about your backdrop? This takes a little more finessing.
With a few simple switch-ups, you can turn your shelves from a dumping ground for books and knick-knacks into an elegant backdrop that proves your interiors prowess.
We’ve enlisted the help of Sarah-Louise Marks and Christopher Phelps, the couple behind lust-worthy travel account @the_adventureofus, who since June 2019 have also been documenting the renovations of their London house via @no.17house. Their minimalist approach, layering books and candles plus other decorative touches, including glassware and vases, turns their wall of shelving into a calming addition to their living space, as well as a camera-ready backdrop.
