Here are a few simple ways to style your wire shelving that will add character to your home. Wire shelving can create sophisticated open storage in your home, so you can keep everything you need right at hand. With an airy open feel, they won’t add any bulk to your space. If wire shelving leaves you feeling cold, then you need to keep reading.
Stagger Shelves
Just taking a bit more time to plan out your storage needs can improve both the look and use of your wire shelving. What are you storing on there? Chances are good that your items aren’t all the same size, so why should your shelves be? Stagger the shelves on different heights to create a unique storage system that’s all your own. Take a look at Christine’s shelves below. She adjusted her shelves to keep closer to the bottom and open up a large display space for pictures. The plastic totes on the top and bottom are largely ignored due to this creative twist.
Decorative Baskets
It’s the oldest trick in the book and for a good reason – it looks good. Use a few nice baskets to keep the stuff you want hidden out of the way without hiding everything else with it in a bulky cabinet. Plus baskets make sure your shelves never go out of style; they can be easily switched out for different seasons or upgraded completely to fit new décor.
Combining Shelving Types
If you have a small space there are some things you can do to make your wire shelves work even harder. This open storage maverick below uses her shelving as a cabinet, a bookshelf, a bar cart, a wine rack, and she even managed to hang some pans in there too. Try customizing your storage by dropping a shelf down and adding hooks to the one above it to hang pots, installing only as many wine racks as you need, and getting some lid holders to hold pot lids or even stack cookbooks.
Liners, Liners, Liners
If you have a family, sometimes you might feel like your kitchen is actually a restaurant. While this tip can’t quite help you with that nagging feeling, we can help you make it look all your own. For that personal touch don’t be afraid to show off some pictures, knick knacks, your favorite funny mug, and your grandmother’s china. You can keep them all safe and secure by using acrylic shelf liners to make the surface instantly stable. Clear acrylic shelf liners won’t sacrifice form for function, and colorful ones add a pop of color to that rental you can’t paint.
Add Greens
Greens aren’t just an important part of a balanced diet, they can instantly add warmth and life to a room. If you’re still not quite feeling wire shelving, try taking a page out of Breanna’s book and pick up some plants for a homey touch.
