Wall Bookshelves

July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment

This is just one of those ways which you can use your furniture to serve more functions than it was intended to. When it comes to wall bookshelves, you may think that these can only be installed on an existing wall and used to store your books. However, did you know that you could also make the wall bookshelves become the actual wall? How?

Ceiling-high wall bookshelves

This is a great idea especially for those with very large homes or even normal sized homes that have an open floor plan.

What you will first of all need to do is get the measurements of your house from floor to ceiling so you can determine the height of your shelves. Of course, you should pick a position in the room which is central enough to leave either side of the wall bookshelves with enough space for activities you intend to carry out there. Once you have all your measurements down, you may now call in a professional woodworker or if you are experienced, you may do the job of building the ceiling-high wall shelves now.

You can either leave the back of the wall shelves open or cover it up with a board for more privacy on either side of the new wall. When done correctly, one wouldn’t even notice that it is a wall bookshelf as opposed to a wall itself. The best part is, you get to store your books, accentuate your home’s decor and still section off a space which can be used as the bedroom, study room or even just a relaxing lounge! Learn more about this at The Office Hub.

Knee-high wall bookshelves

This is a great way to divide a normal room and create a quiet little corner for reading or just section off a portion to restrict access or something like that. For example, let’s say you would like to create a space in your child’s bedroom or even in the sitting room where they can read, do their crafts or play without getting paint or ink on the rest of the furniture. Knee-high wall bookshelves allow you to do so but still let you get a good view of what your kids are up to from where you’re sitting. Supervision made easier! Plus, the kids will love the fact that they have bookshelves that they can easily reach.

Improvise as much as you want to get the perfect look with wall bookshelves for your storage and sectioning needs at home!

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Spur Shelving

July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment

If you are looking to explore storage systems that are easy to install, maintain and are still affordable, then Spur Shelving is a manufacturer and supplier of shelving solutions based in the UK that you should look into. Exactly what should you expect?

Spur shelving have a very exceptional line of wall-mounted shelves which still offer flexibility with movement/relocation. Using adjustable slots within the brackets made for a line named the Spur Steel- LokTM, you can easily and safely move the shelves and create a new look each time. Bear in mind that this is just one of the designs available and you can choose from a range which sees your storage needs served efficiently while still adding a beautiful yet simple stylish look to your living space.

The features that come with all shelving storage solutions offered by Spur Shelving are:

1. Easy Installation

Using locks, slots and grooves, shelves from Spur Shelving allow both experienced users and the beginners to assemble the shelves by following simple instructions which can be found in the manuals that come with each package.

2. Versatile

Considering that you can easily change up the look of each shelf as you see fit, that means you only invest once but get to experiment with a whole lot of designs. The versatility of each shelving design incorporated with ease of installation/assembly means you can have a simple bookshelf today and then switch it up to a look that resembles a ladder or anything else you want to the next day!

3. Style

You get to choose from a range of colours and designs within each shelving system you get. This is a simple yet stylish way to improve your home’s appearance while still remaining functional.

4. Safety

Spur Shelving ensures that all its products are in line with safety measures put in place to protect users from accidents occurring due to faulty workmanship or repeated usage. Heavy duty steel is used to provide sturdy structures which can withstand weight of items stored and locks are put in place to make sure the shelves are firmly held in place so they don’t move easily and fall.

Choose from a wide range of storage systems so you can even buy multiple pieces for a matching look at home and decide whether you want light or heavy duty shelves and enjoy the innovative storage solutions from Spur Shelving!

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Cheap Corner Book Shelves/ Ideas

June 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Corner bookshelves don’t have to be bland and unexciting! You could easily use these to decorate your home while still serving as a clever and innovative way to use corner spaces for storage.

1. Size, colour and shape

You could create a ladder of sorts out of corner bookshelves by buying differently sized ledges then installing them in ascending order in one corner. Each ledge can be used for differently sized items as well so you can achieve an even more dramatic look.

When it comes to the shape, you could play around with all sorts of corner bookshelves. Some are made to resemble a mildly warped U-shape while others are squares or circles or many other varieties of shapes available. The options you have are n to mix shapes and create a geometric decoration with the shelves or to buy one shape and place it in a stacked manner up against the corner.

As for the shelf colours, why not paint using your imagination? Mix in green ledges with yellow ones, or perhaps alternate red ledges with orange ones and so on. Colour

2. Construction material

If you can, get some hardwood which looks traditional and use it to make your corner bookshelves or you could even buy premade ones. There are very many ways you can use wood to match and complement the rest of your furniture decor. The options you have are metal, wood, glass and even plastic! All you need to do is get a little creative with the natural design of each material and maybe add a few touches of your own and you are good to go!

3. Lighting

Why not get some accent lights and show off the books displayed? You can either install the lighting right inside the shelf so that the books are list from the bottom or on the wall so that they are lit from above or even install some lighting fixtures on the ledge itself to bring focus. Even better, you can get a portable little chandelier lamp which will go between the books and move whenever you want to change up the look. Do not be afraid to experiment with coloured lighting as well. It is beautiful and creates different moods for the rest of the room as well.

There are still more ways to decorate with corner bookshelves and there is no limit to what you can achieve when you put your creativity to work.

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Hanging Decorative Wall Shelves

June 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Taming clutter has never been easier than today, with a huge variety of decorative and practical wall shelving available to you. Displaying your treasures, making the most of space, showing the world your unique style can be achieved the moment you and visitors enter a room at home!

Options can be easily found both online and in stores, there is no need to be confused about where to buy these lovely decorative shelves, cupboards, and units. Modern construction techniques have made their use an easy option for sheer beauty, and displaying your treasures.

Your choices of materials used in their fabrication range from natural wood, glass, plastic and particle board, and all of them look wonderful as they ‘float’ on your wall.  Nor are they limited to a straight, traditional unit! There are corner shelves,  that draw the eye, increasing the impression of size in your room; shelves that are curved, designed to not sit up against the wall, but look as though it were floating on air unsupported. A very attractive option is a shelving unit, comprised of several ledges, with vertical posts to add visual appeal and stability.  The unit the following link leads to is particularly attractive, using  an asymmetrical “stepping” system that I myself find very appealing.

http://www.homedepot.com/Decor-Shelves-Decorative-Shelving/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbrcp/R-202368384/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Home depot has a wide selection, ranging in price from around $15 to $50 a unit, excluding the mounting hardware. Try their online site to get an idea of the options available to you:

http://www.homedepot.com/Decor-Shelves-Decorative-Shelving/h_d1/N-brcpZ5yc1v/h_d2/Navigation?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&searchNav=true

After you’ve made your selection of shelving to use, installation is fairly straightforward.

What you will need:

Decorative shelf

Tape measure

Anchor s / Molly’s (screw devices that have a sheath that sits inside your wall, protecting

The drywall from crumbling under the weight of the shelves )

Choose anchors that will support up to 90 pounds, including weight of shelf

Drill

Screws

Level

There is a nice, short video on youtube.com, if you’d prefer a visual step by step, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-wVbSg91wU&NR=1

INSTALLING YOUR DECORATIVE SHELVING

1)      Determine where you want the shelves to be on your wall. Standard

height of a decorative shelf is around head high.  Mark a place on your wall for the first bracket, install it using the instructions that came with it, and then use your level to determine the placement of its partner bracket, and install that one. When the

bubble of air in the glass window of your level is in the center of the device, or between the lines,  your shelf is level.

2)      Drill the drywall anchors into the wall, where you’ve marked.

3)      Hold the shelf against the brackets, and insert the screws into the anchor.

4)      Place shelf, arrange your items

Be sure to “click around a bit before you select your shelves. Get ideas from decorators, design experts, and carpenters to get a nice picture of the different styles, placements, and uses you can employ shelves for.  Check these few out:

Touch of Class – A home like no other

http://www.touchofclass.com/category/wall+decor/wall+shelves.do?sortby=bestSellers&page=all&code=CAGC0406&gclid=CMjO5LD5iqsCFQt_5QodwSN5tg

Pottery Barn – This major supplier of home décor and hardware has a wide selection, is cost conscious, and their website shows many different examples of uses:

http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/accessories-decor/accessories-ledges-shelves/?cm_type=lnav

Bed Bath and Beyond – They have VERY attractive fireplace mantles, as well as functional shelving that can be used in every room of your home.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/stylePage.asp?RN=190

There is another consideration for YOU, when considering your wall décor options, ledges.

These are basically shelves with a very shallow depth, and which are intended to support minimal weight. Purely decorative, they are a wonderful way to display photos, certificates and other small, lightweight objects.

Have fun considering your options, and for ease of project completion, focus your attention on those decorative shelves, shelving units, and ledges that come in a KIT. They are usually more cost effective (cheaper) and the headache of being sure you have all the hardware you will need is eliminated !

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