Open Shelving

This season is all about creating light and open spaces that create an illuminating feel within your chosen room. OPEN SHELVING is set to be one of the hottest trends as we move into the summer season with more and more people opting for shelving designs that are stylish and visible and can be incorporated into the design of the room. You could opt for freestanding shelving or wall mounted designs that are sure to create a focal point within your room.

For a classic and cosy interior design then stick with oak shelving that is sure to create a classic feel within your home. An open fronted bookshelf is perfect for creating a traditional focal point in your room and can be used to display a classic book collection, some DVDS or an array of ornaments in one central and organised area. Opt for warm golden oak for a classic and cosy finish or lighter, smoked oak for a more modern interior design. If you wish to utilise an alcove area, then why not add a stacked display of wall mounted floating oak shelves that will not only provide practical display space but will create a visual focal point that makes a great alternative to a piece of wall art.

If modern and sleek interior design is more to your taste, then why not include some high gloss modular shelving in the form of cube effect boxes that can be stacked on top of one another in a bookcase style formation. Or you can display the cubes on a large feature wall in a scatter effect design that is sure to create a focal point within your room. For an even more modern look then you could select some clear acrylic shelving that will blend seamlessly into the background of the room and will give the illusion that your books, games, DVDs and ornaments are floating against a painted or wallpapered feature wall.

Industrial style interior design is still as popular as ever and open shelving is a key element of this style of home. You could opt for a ladder style shelving system, crafted from reclaimed wood with metal accents that creates a rustic finish in your chosen space. You could use this shelving to display some classic accessories or opt for some small pots and planters with cascading plants that will accentuate the ladder effect design. Wall mounted industrial shelving can be created using some reclaimed crates that can be hung in floating positions in an alcove area or create some artistic shelving by teaming reclaimed wood with copper piping that can be used to create a visual statement within the room.

For more ideas on using open shelving in your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Open Shelving.