Types of Decorative Shelves

Adding decorative shelving in your home can greatly enhance the overall look of a room. There are many different types available and they come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Many people choose decorative shelving because they can instantly add flair to a room and they are fairly easy to install.

• Wooden Shelves: These shelves are available in several different designs, shapes and types of wood. A pine or an oak shelf can add a sense of ambiance to any room. The shelves can be both useful and decorative.


• Glass Shelves: These shelves can be used with metal stands or placed on top of columns and used for displaying lightweight items. The floating glass shelves are very popular. They are installed on the wall by using hidden hardware and it looks like the shelves are floating. They are available in both the straight and corner systems.


• Metal Shelves: These type of shelves are not as strong as wooden shelves, but they are just as decorative. These shelves are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, which makes them versatile enough to work into any decor. They are perfect for creating wall-to-wall shelving for a large room.


• Leaning Tier Shelves: These shelves are both stylish and funtional. It is designed to lean again the wall and works great in bedrooms, dens and offices. Among its many usese, it can be used as a bookshelf or a display for your favorite pictures.


• Suspended Shelves: These shelves are suspended from cables or chains and have a contemporary look.