Wall 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, school, shop, library, residential apartment, private house - there are shelves everywhere. Such popularity of these furniture products clearly influenced their diversity.

The 21st century dictates its own requirements and tastes in all spheres of life, including new design approaches, modern styles. The shelf today is not only meant for placing objects on it, it is part of the whole design concept, a small element of one big picture.

What are the shelves

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

wall mounted;
built-in;
corner;
floor standing;
suspended;
shelf module;
folding;
racking

Wall shelves in the interior of the living room with fireplace

Wall shelves are fastened directly to the wall using fasteners. 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.

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

Built-in shelves in a niche in a country house

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

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 secure.

Suspended shelves are attached with fixtures to the ceiling or to the wall. This will require belts, cables, chains, ropes, as well as other materials that can be used to make a hanging shelf. This is a more original format.

Shelf module is a construction 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 - a large design of many different cells. This is a multifunctional furniture.
The interior uses two types of shelves:

open;
closed.

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

wooden;
glass;
ceramic;
metal;
plastic;
from chipboard, fiberboard;
combined (using multiple materials);
stone;
wicker;
from drywall.

The last three types are not used very often, but they are very original, unusual. You can make your own from drywall, having thought through the design.
If you focus on the design, the shelves are:

standard;
modern.

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

Functionally there are:

decorative shelves;
for practical purposes (books, kitchen).

Hinged shelves above the workplace

Suspended shelves in the work area

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

Bookshelves should be made of durable materials, well secured, designed for heavy loads. Kitchen - should be made of easy-to-wash material.

Shelves in the interior of the kitchen

Classic wall shelves in the interior - one of the simple and standard options to arrange your home is practical, without unnecessary material costs and quickly. Turning on the fantasy, you can come up with an interesting decor.

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

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 back, and also side walls;
rectangular, hexagonal, square;
rounded.

Wall shelves in the interior are sure to become a beautiful and practical addition to your home.

Long hinged 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. By sticking to one design, you create the integrity, comfort and harmony of the room.

Interesting design shelves

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

tree or branch;
the sun;
a house;
honeycomb;
letters, words;
characters;
animals;
abstractions;
cars;
items and so on

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

Hanger with a shelf - two in one. Perfect for a hallway or kitchen to hang towels.
Wall shelves from old suitcases - a non-standard approach, be sure to bring variety and give a special highlight to the room.

Wicker shelves of wicker suitable for towels in the bathroom, can also be used in the nursery for toys.
A shelf-table is a folding furniture that 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.

You do not need to buy a glass shelf for the nursery, as this may be unsafe.

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

How to choose a shelf: tips

It is necessary to take into account the overall decoration of the room. For example, for rooms furnished in classic style it is not appropriate to use large, wide shelves. Most often they place neat shelves of high quality wood.
When choosing a material you need to assess the load on the furniture product. And also choose the right mount.
When installing a shelf, it is imperative to analyze where it will be safer to do it. Consider electrical wiring, pipes, etc. If there are small children, it is not appropriate to make such furniture outdoor, to install too low, to use low-quality fixtures.
For small rooms, you can use the corner, wall or folding shelves.
For larger rooms, shelves are most suitable. Practical and at the same time will look very elegant.
The house-keeper option is shelves from glass, gypsum cardboard, chipboard and other materials.
For the bath do not recommend shelves made of wood and its derivatives, because they absorb moisture. It is better to design, for example, glass, plastic or ceramic.
For the balcony can come well angular shelves.
It is better to buy the shelf at once with all the furniture during the renovation, so that the whole room has the same interior style, a certain color scheme. If only a shelf is needed, then we take into account the already existing interior.
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.

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