Ready for open relationships
8.8.2019
Translation: machine translated
I value freedom when it comes to furnishings. Open wall shelves offer me this. They allow me to live out my decorating preferences and make my four walls look different every time.
Mostly open shelves find their way into my home because I can use them in a variety of ways. Every time I want a change, I simply change the items on the shelf. I add fresh flowers or seasonal decorations and rearrange everything a little. Even potted plants and lamps make the shelf look different in an instant.
Closed cabinets are comparatively less flexible. That's why I quickly get tired of them. Sure, they hide chaos behind their doors and keep dust out. But I can't see what I'm looking for at first glance. With open-plan models, storage boxes or baskets create harmony and order. Uniform colour concepts also promote this effect.
Nice to look at all round
The disadvantage of cabinets with doors is often that their backs are unsightly. With free-standing shelves, each side is designed so that they can be turned round without sacrificing aesthetics. Due to their permeability, they do not overwhelm the room, unlike closed versions, and are suitable as room dividers. For example, they can be used to visually extend a wall or emphasise a highlight such as a pillar.
On the wall
As a free-standing room divider, shelves showcase your favourite objects from all sides. On the wall, their back is hidden, but even there a shelf can clearly separate areas. Together with hanging objects or a wall colour, the furniture forms an exciting unit. What's more, the objects on the shelf stand out better with contrasting backgrounds. Models that are on castors and can be rearranged at any time are practical. This way, they can alternate between being displayed on the wall or in the room.
The nuts and bolts
It's worth opting for open-plan shelving. They give you maximum freedom in terms of styling. The furniture is what you make of it and it gives your personal items such as souvenirs a stage. Find out how to get the most out of it here:
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Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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