No matter how strange it may sound, the shelves in the living room interior are not just a necessary thing, they are also a stylish element of decor. With their help, you can easily place a lot of necessary things in a minimal area. Of course, for this you need to choose the correct shape of the shelf and position it correctly.
Shelves are not only furniture for storing books, souvenirs and other items, but also an excellent wall decoration
Peculiarities
Content
- Peculiarities
- Shelf design
- Racks
- Corner
- Hinged
- Shelves and style
- Shelf selection recommendations
- Video: A selection of original shelves for any interior
- Photo of shelves in the interior of the living room
First of all, the shelves are a modern solution. The times of massive cabinets and sideboards have sunk into oblivion, today designers are striving to create the maximum light and free space in which there will be enough space to store the necessary (and not so) of things.
Shelves help shape the interior and highlight the desired areas in it
These criteria are fully met by a variety of shelves and racks, standard designs or in the avant-garde design. Moreover, shelves in the living room play a more serious role than just placing items. With their help, the general design concept and the style of the interior as a whole are formed.
If the shelves are used to store books, a reading corner can be arranged next to them. decorating it with a comfortable armchair and a small table
Today it is not difficult for designers to find the right shelf for any style and color scheme. And non-standard shelves add an interesting twist to the overall picture, make the interior unique in its kind. In this case, the shelf can be one, or several, located at a certain distance, or in close proximity to each other, of the same color or contrasting shades. All these variations are chosen solely according to your desire, there are no strict rules in this matter.
When looking for the right shelves, it is important to understand how they will be attached.
Shelf design
An interesting fact: it turns out that all the variety of shapes for living room shelves is based on three main structures. Let's get to know each of them in more detail.
When choosing shelves for the living room, it is worth thinking about the appropriate type and format of construction.
Racks
This option consists of several (from two to the desired number) supports and horizontal shelves fixed to them. The base is made from different materials, from drywall to natural wood.
Often, in addition to their main function - placing various items - racks are also used as a partition for zoning space.
Floor racks are very stable and spacious
By the way, the presence of right angles in the design is not necessary at all. The supports themselves may well be located at any angle to the floor, but the shelves are not required to remain parallel to horizontal surfaces, for example, the ceiling.
For the manufacture of shelving, wood, metal, chipboard, MDF and glass are used.
Today, more complex designs are available, for example, inside which there is a place for reading. There are also racks in the form of cylinders or built into a niche. The last two options are also great for saving space. So if you are planning to equip a small hall, take these ideas to your attention.
Large shelving can accommodate an entire home library
Corner
Another great way to make practical use of a modest living room area. It is the corner structures that perfectly fit into any interior and are able to hide many objects in their "bowels".
Corner shelves are able to most efficiently use empty corner space
Even light corner shelves are considered quite reliable due to the attachment to two adjoining walls.
Either modular (or convertible) designs or triangular shelving sections can be used. Modular options are valued for their "durability", they do an excellent job of heavy books and albums, and lighter designs are usually used for decor, souvenirs and small pots with indoor plants.
The design of corner structures depends on the choice of material and accessories.
Use modular options actively. With their help, whole complexes of shelves and racks are created. For standard interiors, wooden shelves are used, and for high-tech or minimalist furnishings, glass, metal and even plastic can be used.
Hinged
These models are ideal for photographs and cute little things. Often they are placed on free areas of the walls.
Hanging shelves are found in absolutely all style directions.
The shape of the shelves can be any - rectangular, square and even round
The design of shelves on the wall in the living room has the most unpredictable shape and location. Since the weight of the structure is small, it can be hung on the wall at any angle and in any form. Even glass shelves are allowed.
Backlit hanging shelves highlight your important items in a special way
Shelves and style
Surprisingly, in any stylistic solution there is a place for shelves. Whether it is luxurious baroque or close to heart Provence.
The appearance and material of manufacture of the shelves must correspond to the style solution of the interior of the room.
In the classic interior, the desire for universal harmony can be traced and the shelves are obliged to "support" this trend. The ideal solution is natural wood shelves, always decorated. Finishes include carving, forged elements or column-shaped shelves. At the same time, the entire structure should look as holistic as possible and be in harmony with other elements of the interior.
For a classic interior, solid wood shelves are preferred.
Miniature shelves with beautiful carved decor will perfectly fit into the classic design.
The baroque style makes its demands on the living room shelves. Bronze, gilding and forged metal are allowed in unlimited quantities. The construction itself may resemble theatrical scenery for the next production. Natural wood is aptly combined with glass and metal details.
The baroque shelf is theatrical luxury on display
For country style, a do-it-yourself shelf is perfect. And even if this is not the result of your creativity, the guests should definitely get the impression that this element of the interior is from the category of hand made, by the way, this also applies to other objects. Natural wood is considered the ideal material, its aged version is better.
A country-style shelf is required to look rough and match a rustic interior
In a high-tech living room, you invariably have the feeling that all pieces of furniture make up some kind of abstract composition. And this also applies to the shelves. A clear geometry of lines, a contrasting palette, a combination of incongruous (glass and metal) - all these are characteristic features of the ultra-fashionable design direction. Metal, plastic, glass, as well as glossy MDF panels and drywall are the most suitable materials for decorating shelves in a high-tech living room.
High-tech shelves are characterized by a clear geometric shape, contrasting color palette
Shelves in other styles:
Shelf in Provence style, painted with light paint with antique decor
Combined shelves in a Scandinavian style living room
The most simple shelf on a brick wall of a loft style living room
Minimalist designer shelf
Shelves to match the wall in a small living room decorated in a London style
Shelf selection recommendations
Since a wide range of shelves of various purposes and sizes is offered, before purchasing a specific model, decide on the following points:
- Immediately answer yourself the question, for what purpose are you purchasing a structure? What will be stored in it: souvenirs or household items? Light or Heavy? Bulky or compact? Knowing the answers to these questions, it will be easier for you to choose the design and material from which it should be made.
- Shelving and hanging structures immediately attract attention, so it makes sense to make them decorative accent elements. Then a monochromatic wall will become the ideal arrangement of the structure, and the shelves should be in a contrasting shade.
- If you choose a shelf solely as a "helper" in placing various items, buy the simplest design with a minimum set of decorative elements (or make it yourself).
- Think over the shelves in advance, and take measurements carefully so that later there are no surprises with the placement of the model.
- When purchasing a shelf in a store, take the time to carefully examine it. Surfaces should be free from scuffs and fittings should be tightly attached.
The shelves in the interior of the living room play one of the key roles, so you should not purchase the first model that comes across. Take the time to find the one that will be most comfortable for you and will make your living room unique of its kind.