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

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