Shelves

Shelving solutions are a necessity for any home since they are an essential way to store and display your possessions. They also allow you to organize them so that you can easily find a particular item.

Of course, they are not only functional, they can be decorative as well. These days, many acclaimed furniture designers have reinvented the humble shelf and have come up with innovative and striking designs that are sure to enhance any room they are placed in.

However, picking the right shelf can be challenging since there are so many choices available. Here are some of our tips for how to pick shelves for your home.

How will they be affixed?

There is a wide variety of ways that shelves can be attached to the walls, depending on their design and the space they will be used in. The most common method is fixed L-shaped brackets with the shelf laid across them.

Adjustable brackets allow you to change the height of the shelf. All you have to do is slot the bracket into the appropriate hole.

Floating brackets give the impression the shelf is floating without any visible support. The brackets are inserted into the shelf itself then secured to the wall, thus are hidden.

What are they made of?

Although shelves are traditionally made of wood, these days, they can be made with a variety of materials. Many contemporary shelving solutions are made with metal to give them a modern look. Other popular materials are MDF, which is made of bonded wood fibers, and plywood.

What will they be used for?

The traditional wall-mounted shelves are ideal for displaying light items such as keepsakes and China. But if you plan to store heavier objects such as books, you should look for bookcases with shelves and provision for additional storage with drawers and cubbies.

What is the size of the area where they will be used?

Be sure to measure the area where you plan to place the shelves. This will ensure that they will fit into the space. But you should also take into consideration how they will look. You don’t want to place a shelf that is too big into an area, as it will overwhelm the space.

At Grattify.com, we have a wide range of shelves that you can choose from. Our products are available in a variety of materials and styles. We invite you to look around our site and you’ll surely find something that will meet your needs.

And our best sellers are:

Pelican Shelf. It comes from Spanish design company Woodendot.

Nude Leather Strap Shelf. These stylish shelves add a touch of Scandinavia to your home and come from the Australian design company H&G Designs.

Slope Shelf, from Swedish design company Nonuform