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Waterfall City Interior Décor

SHELVING AS

STORAGE SPACE

Decorating shelves can be a tricky business. These latest décor

trends will help you get started
I nterior designers train for years to Bedroom storage make much of a design statement, but

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

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