Creative Display and Shelving Design Ideas
Whether you’re a maximalist or just have some cool items you like having on display, shelving is a major benefit in your home. They keep everything organized and tidy and off the floor. Most importantly, creative display and shelving designs can personalize your house and make it visually interesting.
Install Staircase Shelves
The space under your stairs is underused. Depending on the style of the stairs, you could install shelves in it that makes it great for books, framed photos, and more. It’s a great opportunity to make the most of the space and make your home a little more unique and fantastical. You can also install cabinets to store outdoor toys or shoes to keep them out of the way.
Use Shelving to Create Zones
If you have an open floor plan, you understand that, while it’s wonderful and breezy, it does create a lack of privacy. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of adding walls with an extensive remodel, shelves can do the job instead to create “zones” in the living room, dining room, and more.
Freestanding shelves are a great hack to create the illusion of walls and add privacy while also letting you display things. You can have a shelf with books on one side and cookware and plates on the other to separate the living room from the dining room. Or you can place a few shelves over in the corner of the living room to create a little office space or reading nook. It’ll dampen some of the noise and obscure your sightlines so you can focus but still pop out at a moment’s notice to check on the kids or answer the door.
Add Alcove Shelving
For some people, shelves are unappealing because they stick out of the walls and can make a room feel smaller. Alcove shelving is a creative way to overcome this obstacle. Instead of sticking out into the room, you get floating shelves installed within alcoves in the walls. This way everything is out of the way and there’s less chance of bumping into the shelves and knocking things over. If you’re worried about the shelves being too dark, you can add niche lighting to display your photos, curios, and memorabilia in a classy and effective way.
Get a China Cabinet
If you’re a collector of nice plates, tea sets, or crystal, you’re going to want to show it off in a safe place. A china cabinet is a classic way to show off your curios and fine china to guests while keeping it safe. Glass doors can show off your prized possessions and keep dust at bay. Meanwhile, you can install a mirrored back and interior lighting to really show everything off.
Shelves don’t have to be boring. By talking to Sordan Construction about creative display and shelving ideas, you could find yourself with a home that’s unique and full of personal touches.
