Different types of shelves in the household - guide

1. This guide gives you an overview of the different types of shelves that you can use in the home. Find out which shelf is suitable for which purpose and which goods you can store on the shelves. These tips will show you how to use the space optimally and distribute the weight during storage. Table of Contents 1. Which shelf is suitable for which purpose? 2. Storage shelves - heavy-duty shelves and household shelves 3. Shelving systems for individual room solutions 4. Residential shelves, small shelves, light shelves 5. Fabric shelves and shelves Which shelf is suitable for which purpose? In addition to storage racks for storing heavy loads and goods, there are simple household racks for storing lighter items such as food. Shelf systems can be flexibly adapted to spatial conditions. Residential shelves, on the other hand, not only offer storage space but are also decorative. This guide provides an overview of the different shelf materials and types. He also presents their advantages and disadvantages as well as popular areas of application and their use in the household. Storage shelves - heavy-duty shelves and household shelves Storage shelves are available as heavy-duty shelves and household shelves. They usually consist of metal, wood or plastic, or a mixture of these materials. They are very popular for storage rooms, utility rooms, and basements as well as for garden houses and garages to store a wide variety of goods. Storage shelves offer a lot of storage space in the household. They are also available in different shapes and sizes and are very stable and resilient. In addition, this type of shelf is durable, easy to care for, and comparatively inexpensive. The shelves are available as plug-in or screw systems, which can often be set up or converted into a workbench with little effort. Note: Heavy-duty racks in particular are technical products with specific payloads, which means that the weight of the goods stored must not exceed this. In contrast to decorative shelves, heavy-duty shelves are made of metal. When assembling them, you should take special precautions and wear gloves against sharp edges. Shelving systems for individual room solutions Shelving systems consist of variable elements that you can put together in different ways. They offer good solutions for storage under sloping ceilings or in angled rooms. In addition, functions such as perforated walls or clothes rails can be added to these shelves. In this way, you adapt the shelving systems to your individual needs and spatial conditions. This type of shelf is available in different materials, for example, wood or metal, and is not only suitable for storage in the basement. Residential shelves, small shelves, light shelves Living shelves offer storage space and, together with tables and chairs, can shape the look of your home. Accordingly, these shelves are available in several designs, materials, shapes, and sizes for different styles. Living shelves offer space for storing books, decorations, CDs, toys

2. or serve as room dividers in the living room. Living shelves are available in many variants: free-standing shelves, leaning shelves, rolling shelves, room dividers, or corner shelves. You can also bring orders to your living room with small shelves such as shoe shelves, spice shelves, bottle shelves, or hanging shelves for doors, or thin rail shelves for pictures. At the same time, you can decorate well with small shelves: for example, hang several different-colored shelf cubes on a wall or paint simple wooden shoe racks in different colors and bring a new freshness to the hallway. With the different materials, sizes, shapes, and colors, something can be found for every requirement, for every style and budget. If you are looking for a good and inexpensive shelf for niches, chambers, basements, or behind curtains, lightweight plastic shelves are suitable. They can be plugged together, are practical, easy to clean, and easy to care for. However, they are more suitable for storing lighter items such as shoes, toys, supplies, or smaller garden utensils. Fabric shelves and shelves A simple and great way to store ski clothing offer fabric shelves. These shelves often consist of a metal rod or wooden slat frame that is surrounded with fabric, or thin plastic or cardboard shelves that are sewn into a fabric hanging system. Fabric shelves are available in different designs and are easy to assemble and inexpensive. Another advantage is that they can be folded up small when not in use and stowed in the basement, for example. However, they do not have too much load-bearing capacity. Fabric shelves are suitable as a practical second wardrobe for storage in the basement, hanging laundry sorting in the wardrobe, as a utensil, or for hanging shoes behind doors. A space-saving storage option offer shelf. They range from simple wooden rails to modernly lacquered variants to glass shelves. Shelves are available in different sizes, designs, and colors with open or "invisible" integrated fastening. Also, can be with the walls in the bedroom or living room design - for example, as a kind of mosaic composed of many small, body-color plates.