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Decorative and stylish shelves on the wall in the interior

Shelves in the interior

Shelves in the interior have always been and will be a pleasant and functional addition to the overall design of the room. Business office, educational institution, shop, library, residential apartment, private house - shelves are everywhere present. Such popularity of these furniture products clearly influenced their diversity.

The 21st century dictates its requirements and tastes in all areas of life, including new design approaches, modern styles. The shelf today is not only designed to house objects, it is part of the whole design plan, a small element of one big picture.

What are the shelves

All shelves that are used in the interior can be grouped:

  • wall mounted;
  • built-in;
  • angular;
  • floor;
  • outboard;
  • shelf module;
  • folding;
  • shelving.
Wall shelves
Wall shelves in the living room interior with fireplace

Wall shelves are attached using fasteners directly to the wall. These are the most versatile, traditional, reliable furniture products. Today you can find an unusual design of shelves on the wall, especially since design work is more popular than ordinary wooden boards.

Shelves from pallets
Built-in shelves are often made of drywall. They look like a part of the wall and harmoniously fit into the design of the room.

Built-in shelves in a niche
Built-in shelves in a niche in a country house

Corner - placed between two walls in the corner. This is a practical look that saves space in the room.

Corner shelves
Illuminated corner shelves

Floor shelves are installed on the floor or at a certain distance from it, for example, on wheels. The convenience of such products is due to the fact that they can be easily transferred, no additional efforts are needed to fix.

Floor bookcase
Hanging shelves are attached with fixtures to the ceiling or to the wall. To do this, you will need belts, cables, chains, ropes, as well as other materials using which you can make a hanging shelf. This is a more original format.

Hanging shelf
The shelf module is a design of several shelves.
Folding shelves in the interior are distinguished by the fact that, as unnecessary, they can be folded neatly, saving space in the room.

Shelving
Shelving - a large structure of many different cells. This is a multifunctional furniture.
The interior uses two types of shelves:

  1. open;
  2. closed.

Open glass shelves

The latter, for example, can be constructed using glass as a front wall.
Depending on the material of the shelf, there are:

  • wooden;
  • glass;
  • ceramic;
  • metal;
  • plastic;
  • from chipboard, fiberboard;
  • combined (using several materials);
  • stone;
  • wicker from the vine;
  • from drywall.

Shelves in the living room

The last three types are not used very often, but they are very original, unusual. From drywall, you can do it yourself by thinking through the design.
If you focus on design, then the shelves are:

  • standard;
  • modern.

Niche shelves

Modern types are made with an orientation to a certain interior style, given that the furniture should be combined with each other.

Unusual shape of shelves
Functionally there are:

  • decorative shelves;
  • for practical purposes (book, kitchen).
Hinged shelves above the workplace
Hinged shelves above the workplace
Hanging shelves in the work area
Hanging shelves in the work area

Decorative - designed for aesthetic purposes and can be constructed from any material, taking into account taste and design preferences.

Shelves along the wall

Bookshelves should be made of durable materials, well fixed, designed for heavy loads. Kitchen - should be made of easily washable material.

Shelves in the interior of the kitchen
Shelves in the interior of the kitchen

Wall shelves in the interior

Classic wall shelves in the interior is one of the simple and standard options for decorating your home practical, without unnecessary material costs and quickly. By including imagination, you can come up with an interesting decor.

Curved shelves
Modern design today has gone a lot further. Wall shelves sometimes take an asymmetric, unusual look. Enough is offered exclusive, original furniture products.

Bookshelves
Bookshelves in the bedroom

Wall shelves in the interior can be made in different forms:

  • cantilever (wall shelf with one or more decorative legs, can also serve as a dressing table);
  • horizontal
  • vertical
  • inclined;
  • multi-tiered;
  • in the form of a ladder;
  • with rear as well as side walls;
  • rectangular, hexagonal, square;
  • rounded.

Glass shelves decorative

Wall shelves in the interior will certainly become a beautiful and practical addition to your home.

Long hanging shelves in the living room
Long hanging shelves in the living room for flowers and paintings

Wall shelves, regardless of shape and taste preferences, should preferably be made in the same style as the rest of the furniture in the apartment, house, office, etc. Adhering to one design, you create the integrity, comfort and harmony of the room.

Hanging shelves and floor standing

Interesting shelf design

Wall shelves in the interior can be arranged in different ways, independently develop a design, or draw shelves on the wall in original forms:

  • tree or branch;
  • the sun;
  • house;
  • honeycomb;
  • letters, words;
  • characters
  • animals;
  • abstraction
  • cars;
  • items etc.

Wall decor shelf

Illuminated wall shelves - a modern solution, look exquisite and are an additional source of light. It is quite possible to use, for example, a glass shelf with backlight for the bathroom.

Letter Shelves
A hanger with a shelf - two in one. Great for a hallway or kitchen to hang towels.
Wall shelves from old suitcases - a non-standard approach, will certainly bring variety and give a special highlight to the room.

Shelves in the shape of trees and branches
Wicker shelves made of twigs are suitable for towels in the bathroom, and can also be used in a nursery for toys.
Shelf-table - this is folding furniture, which takes two positions: either a table or a shelf, which is necessary at the moment. A good option for small apartments.
Glass shelves are advised to use for decorative purposes or in the bathroom.

Narrow shelves on the wall

No need to buy a glass shelf for the nursery, as this may be unsafe.

Decorative shelving made of glass shelves

A simple, ordinary shelf will look beautiful with a stylish, well-chosen decor. Interesting accessories, flowers, books, arranged in color, will be the main focus of this tandem. After all, a shelf, even the most unusual one, is far from all, but only a basis.

Simple staircase-shaped shelves

How to choose a shelf: tips

  1. It is necessary to take into account the general decoration of the room. For example, for rooms furnished in a classic style, it is not appropriate to use large, wide shelves. Most often, they place neat shelves made of quality wood.
  2. When choosing a material, you need to assess the load on the furniture product. And also choose the right mounts.
  3. When installing a shelf, you must definitely analyze where it will be safer to do this.Consider electrical wiring, pipes, etc. If there are small children, it is not appropriate to make such furniture outdoor, install too low, use low-quality fasteners.
  4. For small rooms, you can use corner, wall or folding shelves.
  5. For larger rooms, shelving is most suitable. Practical and at the same time will look very chic.
  6. The economy option is shelves made of glass, drywall, chipboard and other materials.
  7. Shelves made of wood and its derivatives are not recommended for bathing, as they absorb moisture. It is better to design, for example, glass, plastic or ceramic.
  8. Corner shelves can be good for a balcony.
  9. It is better to buy a shelf immediately with all the furniture during the repair, so that the whole room has one interior style, a certain color scheme. If only a shelf is needed, then we take into account the already existing interior.
  10. If there is an opportunity and desire, it is better to resort to the advice of a designer who knows all the nuances in this matter.

Hinged and floor shelves

Showing your imagination, you can make a shelf yourself, or just choose it by contacting the store. But all this should give pleasure and create comfort, beauty, coziness at home or serve for practical purposes. In the end, each person is guided by his own taste.



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