Are you looking for airy, modular and multifunctional storage solutions as well as aesthetic? Open shelving units may be the spacious storage furniture you are searching for your home. You can create a harmonious storage superstar by arranging open shelving units from the same series, or you can reach the desired image and storage space by combining open shelving units from different series.
Open shelving unit models
Open shelving units offer you extra storage space in almost every area of your home, while at the same time helping you to easily see and find the items you store. Thanks to its open structure and light-receiving shelves, it offers a more spacious and brighter appearance than covered storage systems.
All open storage systems are quite modular by structure, so with a good planning, you can complete your own storage space either in one go or gradually. For example, you can choose one of the KALLAX Series open shelving units at first, and then you can provide storage space without sacrificing appearance by purchasing units according to your needs.
You can also use open shelving units as an addition to storage furniture in different rooms. You can use your shelving units with wardrobes for a spacious and visible storage area in the bedroom. Or you can support the storage areas of kitchen cabinets in the kitchen with open shelving units. In the working spaces and home offices, open shelving units can fulfil the functions of bookcases and filing cabinets as a single unit when complemented with office accessories such as the right boxes and file folders.
Open shelving units can also be used as a room divider in multifunctional and large rooms. The right open shelving unit can act as both a wall and a light and airy storage space, performing two functions at the same time. In limited living spaces, such as studio apartments, you can choose high open shelving units to separate the living room and bedroom, providing the storage space needed and creating a private space for yourself without blocking the light coming in.
Choosing the right open shelving unit
When choosing your open shelving units, you can keep in mind in which area of the house they will be placed, and you can choose your open shelving units according to the characteristics of your space and storage needs. There are various factors to consider, such as the intended use of the shelves, the weight of the items you plan to store, the available space in the room and the appearance you want to create.
The storage areas in the hallways can alleviate the clutter of the whole house when designed to store a wide variety of heavy items. By choosing your planned open shelving units according to this function and fixing them to the wall correctly, you can achieve a storage combination that is as safe as it is functional.
Open shelving units stand out not only with their function but also with their design. For this reason, you can create a harmonious combination by choosing an open shelving unit suitable for the general aesthetics of your living space, and if you want, you can make your open shelving unit the focal point of the room, as in sideboards and console tables. If you are looking for a natural look, you can complement wooden open shelving units with textured baskets and artificial plants. Metal open shelving units with more industrial and modern lines can be combined with steel flower pots, concrete pots and various decorative boxes to achieve a more masculine and sharp aesthetic. If you want open shelving units to look as beautiful in the evening as they look during the day, you can decorate them with lampshades and decorative lightings.