What is a shelf? According to the RAE it is a «furniture consisting of shelves or shelves ”, each of the tables being a shelf arranged horizontally in the furniture to place objects on them. Is a bookcase and a bookshelf the same? It can be, but it doesn't have to.
The shelves they are very practical in our homes. They help us organize the living room or office and allow us to have what we need at hand. But they not only fulfill a practical function, the shelves can also be decorative; the original shelves that we propose today are.
The bookshelf is a fundamental furniture in a large number of homes. We use the shelves to organize books, records, documents, toys, plants and decorative items. They are tremendously practical for us; It is not surprising, therefore, that they occupy a privileged place in living rooms, offices and bedrooms.
Maisons du Monde shelves
Beyond their functionality, shelves are a great tool for dress the walls of any stay. If they have an original design like the ones that occupy our selection of images today, they will rarely go unnoticed. And they will also bring a very modern touch to the room.
Original shelves with geometric designs
Geometric shelves are among the most prominent trends in the world of decoration today. Small or medium in size, they are designed to add personality to our walls. Square, round, hexagonal or diamond-shaped, they usually have an external structure made of metal or wood and a limited number of shelves inside.
Offices: 1. Kubicu - inuk home, 2. Mel - Beltrán decoration (€ 268), 3.Halie Shelving - Kave-Home (€ 479 - floor mod.)
They are very striking, fulfilling an important aesthetic function. They are also handy for organizing some books and decorative items, even if storage isn't your main goal. If you are looking for a flirtatious furniture to decorate a bare wall, this is yours. If it's storage space you need, you should probably keep looking.
Shelves: 1. Turquoise Tracks - Kave-Home (€ 49), 2. Diamond - Really Nice Things (99 €)
Simple wooden shelves continue to be widely accepted due to their size, their price and the possibility they offer to create fun sets. Today, however, the most demanded are those with metallic structure and minimalist character in a triangular or rhombus shape.
1. Continental Plus Library - lovethesign (€ 2600), 2. T-Shelf - J1 Studio
In the world of design there are those who have taken these geometric shapes to another dimension, adding volume to them to create shelves with a modern aesthetic. The shelves inspired by origami as well as original are having a great acceptance. In the image above you can see one of the models from the T. Shelf line by J1 Studio.
Wire mesh shelves
The metal mesh shelves are not original both because of their shapes and because of their materials. They are metal furniture full of charm that will bring an industrial touch to your house, in addition to its many storage possibilities. The sides of the shelf are generally made of solid grates that have the same finish as the frame. Do you dare with designs in neon tones?
Shelves: 1. Children's - Inuk Home (€ 139), 2. Ontario - gdp (440 €), 3. Wire Storage - Really Nice Things (99 €)
Ladder shelving
For some years now, the shelves inspired by the standing stairs and that they take from these their inclination with respect to the wall are quite a trend. We can find them in both metal and wood, or in a combination of both materials. The wooden ones provide a natural and warm touch to the rooms, while the metal ones bring a more industrial touch.
asymmetric shelves
Asymmetries always bring originality to our home. Why? Because normally we tend to decorate looking for symmetry, even if we are not aware of it. Asymmetrically distributed "square" shelves or asymmetrical furniture thus become a form of rebellion.
1. Delta oo5 - Kave-Home (€ 865), 2. Nenubhar - Dopludo Collective, 3. Mademoiselle - Kave-Home (€ 1497), 4. Frisco - Drugeot Labo
Shelves with unique shapes
The shelves that we have seen so far had a lot of personality, however, these with shapes of animals, fruits or letters win them in originality. If you are looking for a bookcase that will give you something to talk about, those in this group will become your favorites. Look for them in children's catalogs, you will find a greater variety.
Shelves: 1. Giraffe - Crate & Barrel (€ 430,51), 2. Ibride Joe Bear - Rockett st george (3375 €), 3. Snail - Inuk Home (110 €)
The children's catalogs They are the ones that propose us the most original designs. When it comes to decorating the children's room, there are no limits1 and creativity is overflowing. It is not difficult to find shelves that imitate elements of nature and are also presented in bright colors. They are ideal for decorating children's rooms, but also other rooms to which we want to add a creative and fun touch.
Shelves: 1. Tree - bobo kids (€ 695), 2. Arrow - Bonton (€ 58), 3. Pomme - Bonton (€ 99), 4. Nicole - Kave-Home (102,85 €)
In addition to these, there are also original shelves made with scooters, surfboards or other objects. Shelves that can become a great DIY project with which to personalize this or that room. Take advantage of the fact that there is still winter ahead and put your creativity to work!
Are you looking for originality when decorating your home or do you prefer to bet on classic furniture?