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Interior Décor

SHELVING AS STORAGE SPACE

Decorating shelves can be a tricky business. These latest décor trends will

help you get started

nterior designers train for years to come as they are typically the largest piece of Far from the traditional bookshelf, library
up with stylish shelf ideas. Making their storage furniture that a bedroom will have. walls are a huge favourite in 2025. From
work even harder is the fact that trends Often, the most common cause of clutter floor to ceiling, this massive installation
Icome and go in the blink of an eye. This in a bedroom is clothes. Without dedicated displays a whole range of books and
is where personal preference comes in, walk-in wardrobes you’ll struggle to keep adds great charm to a room. By choosing
along with their expert assistance. your clothes organised and tidy. a bookcase of this type, the room will
appear larger and more sophisticated.
Timber pieces have always been a staple in For smaller bedrooms, maximising
interior design. In the past, we have seen storage is key. In this instance, above-bed Library walls and unique bookshelf
a preference for painted wooden shelves shelving offers a clever solution. Built- structures are trending, replacing
that blend in seamlessly with the wall. in storage surrounding the bed creates traditional bookcases. To modernise the
However, in 2025, rather than blending additional space without making the space, stack books horizontally or arrange
into walls with painted finishes, natural room smaller. To make accessing your them by colour for depth and aesthetic
wood shelves are being celebrated for items practical, place frequently used appeal.
their raw, organic look. items in the eye-level cupboards and
reserve overhead storage for items that Smart kitchen storage trends
Opt for natural, untreated timber that you don’t often reach for. A pantry has long been one of the most
follows the wood’s natural shape and desirable storage ideas to include in
grain. This offers a more natural and rustic Bookshelf trends in 2025 kitchen design. It’s easier to store all the
look that brings warmth and depth into a Lately, designers have been thinking dry ingredients and it looks organised.
room. Whether you’re lining shelves with outside the box with their bookshelf
books or you’re placing a few décor pieces trends. A standard bookcase won’t An appliance cupboard is an elevated
like candles, reed diffusers or an ornament, make much of a design statement, but pantry trend – simply use a double-
timber shelves are guaranteed to impress. integrating bookshelves around alluring doored cupboard to store your daily small
architectural features like curved walls, appliances. It keeps them all contained in
Bedroom storage or building built-in shelving around one spot, adding ease to your morning
When assessing bedroom storage, built-in doorways or windows, is a guaranteed way routine and creating a much tidier
cupboards are the obvious place to start to grab the eye. kitchen.

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