5 Different Shelves For Your Home - Walker Woodworking

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5 DIFFERENT SHELVES FOR YOUR HOME

Shelves are a functional part of the design in any space. They provide additional storage in areas that may have been limited, such as the kitchen sink, tight corners, and even a hallway. Shelving also comes with many other benefits for your home, including organization and a fun way to show off your unique personality. Over the years, they have evolved into much more than just a level piece of material hung on a wall; they have become an essential part of interior design. So many options are available now for those who want to utilize shelving to the fullest while maintaining a stylish look. Let’s discuss them and what they can offer you in your home.

Live Edge Shelves

Custom cabinetry is an ideal solution for optimizing the use of available space. Unlike pre-made cabinets in standard sizes, custom cabinets are tailored to match the exact dimensions of your kitchen, bathroom, or any other space in your home. This personalized approach guarantees a perfect fit, which enhances storage capacity and visual appeal. Custom cabinets may improve your living space by optimizing storage and making the best use of each available inch. Whether renovating your home or building a new one, custom cabinets are a wise investment that will add value and functionality to your space.

Custom kitchen cabinets with floating shelves

Floating Shelves

This is a popular shelving option, especially in the kitchen. Some homeowners opt to go with fewer upper cabinets and replace them with floating shelves. They can open up a space immediately, lighten it some, and even save a little bit of money during your renovation. Floating shelves are also a practical choice since they still allow you to store a wide range of items like plates, glasses, and even serving platters. Plus, they make it easy to access them at any time. They are not, however, limited to just the kitchen. Floating shelves appear in areas like the living and laundry rooms, providing a place to store a wide variety of things, whether practical or pretty. Their elegance is suitable to provide a platform for stunning pieces of art or charmingly suitable to hold baskets for needed items in the laundry room. They are also a great addition to a beverage or coffee station since you can place hooks underneath to hang various mugs and decorative containers above to hold items such as sugar packets and stirrers. Floating shelves can come in a variety of wood materials and stains or even be painted to suit any style, so when looking for something different in your space, don’t forget to put them on your list of possibilities.

bookcase with decor and storage

Built-In Shelves

Built-ins offer ample storage for multiple areas in the home and can be open cubbies or closed cabinets. Several other options can increase the storage and design, such as depth, height, and even material choice. Built-ins work well in offices, living areas, kitchen pantries, bedrooms, and mudrooms. You can quickly increase the storage potential of an area that may have even been considered a wash. An empty wall can suddenly be transformed into a complete storage unit with built-ins. They are not confined to floor to ceiling either; think about having one that comes up to waist height, and then you can add your TV on top with plenty of storage room for movies and even games. Book lovers are also big fans of built-ins since they are strong enough to hold up the weight of an entire wall of books. The possibilities are endless when it comes to design features as well. Decor pieces and even family photos can be scattered throughout the shelves to provide balance and harmony with the full sections. Also, by mixing open shelves with doors, you can have a blend of function and style that is all wrapped together.

Glass Shelves

Even though they may look delicate, glass shelving is a durable option that can instantly transform a space from heavy to light. Of course, there are a host of additional benefits to choosing glass shelving, such as:

Low maintenance
Versatility
Varying material options

Glass shelving is a versatile material that can suit a wide array of design styles and integrate with other materials already in use. A kitchen cabinet can have a glass front door with glass shelving inside that will create visual interest by breaking up the traditional closed cabinet design choice. It also brightens up a space as it reflects light and can be seen through. Glass shelving is considered low maintenance since it does not require a finish or paint touch. Did we mention how easy it is to clean them? There are also beautiful options to create variations in the glass, such as frosted, seeded, and even antique. For those who are looking for materials that have a low impact on the environment, recycled glass is a great choice. Plus, if you ever renovate again, you can choose to recycle your shelves. When looking for a simple way to add a little diversity to your design, glass is the way to go.

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Open Shelves

For areas of the home that are limited in square footage, open shelving can be a good option as it gives storage without making the room feel smaller. This is a valuable asset when designing an apartment or even condo kitchen, plus you can easily find what you need without rummaging through every cabinet. Since they are open for everyone to see, this has an advantage and a disadvantage, as you need to be sure to stay on top of clutter and evaluate what really needs to be on that shelf. If you enjoy showcasing some family heirlooms or a special memento, open shelving is a great option that lets you do just that. These shelves are also a great fit for those hard-to-design areas, especially corners. Talk to your designer about incorporating some open shelves into your new design.

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Shelves Make A Difference

When looking to maximize the use of your space, regardless of its size, shelves are one of your best resources. Read an article from Best Pick Reports on more benefits of adding shelves to your home. They can adapt to any number of styles and color schemes, plus are usable in just about every area of the home. Be sure to discuss shelving with your designer and see where your home can best benefit from it.