Using shelving in the interior: what to fill it with, options for placement in the room

Rack with black glass (gold)

Rack with black glass (chrome)

MDF

A rack made of MDF (a practical and environmentally friendly material) is a worthy replacement for conventional cabinet furniture. The main advantages of MDF panels are a perfectly flat surface, a rich range of colors, and a long service life (up to 20 years or more). Shelves made of MDF are not afraid of spilled water, numerous assemblies and disassemblies, exposure to chemicals and high temperatures - they will always look presentable.

Bel Air shelving

Chivaz bookcase with black glass shelves"

Space rack with doors

Mirror

If you want to decorate a truly luxurious room, you should pay attention to a shelving unit with a mirrored facade. Mirror surfaces visually unload the interior, visually increase the area, and adjust the color scheme. A mirrored cabinet in the hallway is especially appropriate, because people always look in the mirror before going outside. But it is worth considering the disadvantages of the material: its fragility, the need to regularly clean the surface of the rack from stains.

Other materials for making shelving

In addition to the above materials, plastic, chipboard, and laminated chipboard are often used in the production of shelving. The low cost of these products is explained by the presence of some disadvantages: a relatively short service life, the ability to absorb moisture and subsequent deformation, and complaints about the materials from environmentalists. If you want to purchase just such a rack, you should ask the seller for a certificate of conformity. In the line of premium models, solid wood racks occupy a worthy place: beautiful, environmentally friendly, and can easily withstand loads of even a hundred kilograms.

Dimensions and shapes of shelving systems

Most of the racks on sale today are structures with a height of 100 to 180 cm, and the width can vary from 80 cm to one and a half meters. The assortment allows you to select a rack according to a variety of requirements (dimensions, shape, material, design style), and if the room is non-standard, you can always order a rack according to individual sizes.

Various forms of shelving also provide ample opportunities for experimenting with the interior. Through shelving installations, shelving without doors with a blank back wall, straight, corner and asymmetrical models, products with a built-in countertop - any option can bring pleasant variety to the interior. With the help of a shelving unit you can use the space by the window, close a niche in the wall or under the stairs - there is inexhaustible scope for imagination.

How to arrange shelving in different rooms: design tips

The location of the shelving in the interior is influenced by the area of ​​the room and the layout features. So, if you need to separate the recreation area and the work space in a studio apartment, the shelving can be placed in the middle. Stepped racks with cells of the same size are great for delimiting space. In the classic version, shelves are placed along the wall, as well as between window openings.

Another important point is the purpose of the room, because shelving in different rooms can be arranged differently.

Living room

In the living room, the shelving unit is usually one of the main pieces of furniture. One of the most successful places to install it is the space near the doorway separating the living room from the hallway. In addition to periodicals, photographs and cute little things, you can put a TV or stereo inside the shelf.

A wine rack with a collection of your favorite wines that will be stored for a special occasion also looks great in the living room. It is better to place such designs in dark corners of the room so that the bottles are not exposed to direct rays of the sun.

Bedroom

Since nothing in the bedroom should interfere with proper rest, preference should be given to built-in shelving. For example, you can use the space around the window opening or install a couple of small shelving units on both sides of the bed. Inside the shelves in the bedrooms they store what is allowed to be displayed: bed linen, neatly folded robes and towels, wicker baskets with various small items.

Kitchen

A good option for the kitchen would be a wooden or metal shelving unit on wheels that can be moved around the area. This design will provide the housewife with quick access to any things necessary for cooking. For small kitchens, models with hanging shelves are good, and owners of spacious kitchen spaces can afford to install massive structures and separate shelves for crystal, decorative dishes and alcohol.

Children's room

For children's rooms, they usually choose shelving in rich colors and an unusual configuration (for example, in the shape of a house or other play element). The location can be any, the main condition is that the structure must be securely fixed. The spacious shelf will accommodate everything a child needs: toys, clothes, books, a globe, stationery. You can place a soft, thick rug next to the rack to make it comfortable for children to play.

Hallway

Since hallways are usually small in size, tall narrow shelving resembling whatnots is placed in them. On the shelves of such a rack there is a place for outerwear, shoes, bags, umbrellas, and on top you can place vases with flowers and other decorative elements.

Recommendations for choosing a rack

To choose a rack that will please your household and take pride of place in the house, you should use the recommendations of experts:

• The shelving structure must correspond to the overall stylistic decision and be in harmony with other pieces of furniture in color.
• Closed type products are considered the most practical - dust does not settle on them, and such racks are not affected by ultraviolet rays.
• For bedrooms, living rooms and other living spaces, shelving made of wood or a combination of materials (for example, MDF and tempered glass) are optimal. The interior of a wardrobe or hallway will be organically complemented by a lightweight mobile shelving unit made of metal.
• Particular attention should be paid to the convenience of the design. The height of the shelves should correspond to the height of the people who will use the furniture. When arranging it, it is advisable to choose a place for the rack so that you can reach it with your hand, for example, from a sofa. After all, the main purpose of the rack is to bring practical benefits to the owners.

The Garda Decor online store offers a large selection of designer shelving made from premium materials. Stylish, noble and laconic models, suitable for any design style, will provide maximum comfort and will decorate your home. Functionality, small dimensions combined with excellent capacity, exquisite finish - shelving from Garda Decor will be a worthy alternative to bulky cabinets. Store consultants will provide comprehensive assistance in selecting shelving; all you need to do is voice your requirements and wishes.