Out with wall units, in with floating shelves

Technology has given birth to more intricate features that can easily be designed and cut to the right specifications by a machine.

This is how furniture designs have transformed from the once bulky furniture that instead of making the room look beautiful, ended making it look dark and drab to the now modern and contemporary look.

The old grandma wall units, as they were known, have given way to more functional interior shelving that come in a variety of styles, shapes and finish that can simply be mounted on walls to give a stunning finish.

Shelving has always included bookcases which lined our walls, but now with more modern designs, one can include it as a wall décor in your house to give it an edgy finish.

Whether it is for your book collection or for your picture stand, floating shelves on the walls enhance the look of the house, giving it a more spacious feel and look compared to using huge wall units.

Available in different designs, sizes and made from various materials, shelves can now be nailed and hanged comfortably in the living room walls without taking up any floor space.

Floating shelves are called so because they’re designed to look as though the objects they hold float in mid-air and stick out from the wall with no visible base providing a sleek and modern look to any room in your home.

There has been growing demand for smaller and lighter furniture to compliment the small living spaces in most homes today, this was so you can enjoy the living area without too much furniture clutter.

This demand has driven carpenters and traders to come up with more contemporary designs of furniture that will suit modern living spaces.

Previously, permanent wall units were only used for kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and bedroom wardrobes but they are now well pitched in the living room walls.

Home owners are also building shelves and floating wall units in the living room as part of the house, this not only limits the use of movable furniture in the room but it gives the room a focus area.

Most times the clauses in the rent agreement discourages the drilling on walls but with floating shelves on the walls one is able to hang pictures and stack books comfortably without damage to the walls.

Your entertainment system can also be mounted on the floating shelves and units to keep the floor space open while allowing for additional storage space on your walls.

Floating shelves are perfect for those who may want to display a special collection of antiques, awards especially if you have sporty children and trophies to act as décor on the walls. Wall shelving and units are advantageous since one uses up less material for the furniture making them cheaper and more affordable.

There are various wall-mounted shelving options, from the permanent shelves to the non-permanent ones.

The various designs one can create has also broadened the range of materials used to make the furniture, from all types of wood to the different metal and glass types.

Floating wall shelving also helps reduce untidiness in the room since there is little space on the shelves to accommodate clutter making it feel more attractive.

Using coloured wall shelves will help brighten the mood in the room and help it flow with the theme of the room.