Store Items in A Prim and Proper Fashion Using A Range of Shelves

A shelf, storage unit, or a rack makes the difference between clutter and cleanliness. If your home is organized, you would be amazed at how beautiful and attractive your house will look. Therefore, there are various assets, objects, tools, and trinkets in the house that needs to be nicely organized to keep a clean house. The best quality shelves are the best option to enhance decor in any home. A shelf can be wide and placed up high to store items. There are shelving furniture also which can be categorised into different types as described here -

Shelves

1. Location

Storage requirements arise in both residential and commercial buildings. The home makers and office janitors are dependent upon high-quality storage units as they protect the floors and help organize the stuff for easy access.

• Kitchen - A well-designed kitchen inspires the cook, and corner shelves are a definite asset in it. A white metal organizer rack is the perfect option to store jars, cups, saucers, and spice bottles.
• Garage - Plastic, wire, and metal units that can be moved around is an ideal solution to any storage problem. The best garages have sturdy shelving units of 3 to 6 levels with wider surface area.
• Closet - Designer quality white or chocolate wood corner shelves are a treat for the eyes. Wooden and wire shelving options are a stylish fixture in the master bedroom.
• Office - Steel and wooden cabinets and shelving units stand tall in the corner. The office staff has an easy access to college bags, shoes, handbags, helmets, books, and briefcases.

Gondola Normal Shelving

Single Side Grocery Shelving

Single Side Heavy Duty Shelving

Gondola Heavy Duty Shelving

2.  Material

The material used in the fabrication or crafting of a shelf decides its longevity. The best storing units are not only open, but they also bear heavy load. The accessories used in installing a high utility storage compartment also play a vital role.

• Wood - Natural timber is the all-time favourite among many people due to its strength and flexibility. These cabinets are available in both open shelves and closed shelves styles. The material also suits a slatted fixture with multiple strips supported by underneath batten.
• Steel - The relatively heavier steel frames can be spacious and easy to maintain. They can hold heavy loads such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, and voluminous law books.
• Plywood - Compared to laminated chipboard, this material is relatively sturdier. It can also be wall mounted efficiently by a skilled handyman. A little bit of trimming and good coating of paint finishes off the storage unit to perfection.
• Chip or Block board - These shelves are a low-cost alternative to highly decorative wood. Because the painted or laminated veneer wall fixtures start sagging under heavier loads.
• Plastic - The 3 to 5 tier storage units made of plastic can be placed against the wall. They are suitable for board games, toys, hats, lightweight objects, sports equipment, etc.

3.  Design

A storage compartment is basically a vertical piece of furniture with flat surfaces. They have frames and ledges to support the overall structure. The design factors include mobility, dimensions, ornamentation, and etchings. Other significant criteria are listed here –

• Fixed - The wall fixtures can be installed using ledges, brackets, and ladder methods. The number of tiers and type of storage objects determines the fixing height of such units.
• Adjustable - These movable shelves and cabinets may or may not have roller wheels on the legs. The 3 to 7 tier open shelves are spacious, attractive, and easy to maintain.
• Alcove Fixtures - Top and bottom edges of boards are fixed to the alcove wall. The shelving surfaces protrude outwards and can store vases, cutlery, books, and boxes.
• Doors - A shelf with single or double door fixture is basically a cabinet or bureau. But a skilled handyman can build multi-purpose shelves with removable doors.