Friday 9 October 2015

How can Wall Shelves Add a New Dimension to the Home Décor

 Wall shelves are a new rage these days. Adding effective dimension to the aesthetic sense of home décor and still serving the concept of storing and displaying items, wall shelves are a must for your home.

Shelves and décor go hand in hand and they reflect on your organization techniques. With the concept of floating wall shelves, you can tailor your organizing ideas to your choice. Floating wall shelves can be made both DIYs and custom made.

Basics of Wall Shelves

 When it comes to wall shelves there are some basic aspects that you need to be aware of and need to analyze before delving into your home décor. You will come across three basic types of these wall shelves varying in designs and finishing techniques- Adjustable Wall Shelves, Floating Wall Shelves and Bracket styled Wall Shelves.

Of the three Adjustable Wall Shelves are suited more for utility cupboards, rooms, office spaces and your book racks, leaving them well hidden in your given space. These shelves can be rearranged and configured to our convenience.

Bracket Shelves on the other hand are more designed for heavier items. The brackets used are of heavy duty quality and can withstand much more weight than it gives away. They come in all different materials like antique styled wrought iron, stainless steel with sleek patterns, carved wooden designs and more. 

The Floating wall shelves, which are the rage of these days, are very well suited for decorative purposes and made of minimalist designs. The sheer style and workmanship of these floating wall shelves will make your display items standout and yet show off its sleek and sexy design. In fact these wall shelves are so cleverly designed that they fit themselves into the wall and blend well into the room.

Things to Keep in Mind While Installing a Wall Shelf

 Now that you have decided the model, style and placement of the wall shelf, it is necessary to account for a few more criteria before its installation.

Take a count of the number of shelves required and their positioning on the walls.

 Note down the height and width of each shelf and of the things you plan on placing in them.

This will help you short list the items of display to the individual shelf. Remember, any and all brackets for the shelves should be placed not more than 24 IN apart.

If you prefer the shelves within your reach, ensure you install them not more than just 78 IN off the floor.

 Remember to place vertical shelves in the bottom half of the wall and farther apart from one another to avoid a heavy drop down appearance.

 Give more space for books as they tend to take up more space than we can measure with our eyes.

 Lastly, ensure that you install all the wall shelves with appropriate spacing and with strong brackets on the wall.

 There are different methods to installing your wall shelf. If you are unsure of yourself, call up a professional who will treat both your shelf as well as your walls with care.

 Now that you have set up your wall shelves, place your display items in a thematic mode or in such a way as to maintain subtlety and grace.


Author Bio:

Tania is a traveler who fell in love with Mumbai and its culture. She loves exploring the lesser known localities and sharing it on Indiaproperty.com

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