Open Wall Shelves Provide Extra Storage Without Expense or Hassle
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Open wall shelves are a great way to add extra storage space without too much expense or hassle. Open shelves also have a great deal of benefits. The benefits of open shelving include staying organized easily by making it easy to retrieve and return items; saving you money over purchasing closed cabinets or free standing furniture which can be costly; and giving you the ability to add extra storage space when you have no floor space available.
Open wall shelves are very convenient. This is because they follow one of the main precepts of keeping your things organized and tidy. They make it easy to retrieve and return items to their designated place. With open shelves in the kitchen, you can easily store your spices or other items that you use frequently. Although it sounds trivial, an open shelf saves you the extra step of opening a cabinet door. While a tidy adult may not mind this step, a messy teenager will. Making it as easy as possible for your children (or spouse) to put things away will help keep your home organized. Open wood shelving is nice in a room with other wood furniture. Adding an open book shelf above your child’s desk will help them to easily store their school books or the reference books they need to do their homework. If you have extra floor space then open book shelves are another great addition to any room. Remember that they don’t need to be used solely for books. A open bookcase can be used to store all sorts of things. They are great in a toy room to store children’s toys and even in a pantry to store your food.
If you are on a budget you will be happy to know that open wall shelving costs a lot less then closed cabinets or free standing furniture. This is because there is less material involved. An open shelf if only one piece of wood. A cabinet has sides and doors which make it more expensive. In addition, a cabinet is larger and therefore more complicated to mount on a wall. Open shelving is easy to install yourself which will save you money over having to hire a handyman to do the job for you. Open wall shelving can also save you a lot of space.
If you are limited for space but need to add storage to a particular area then open wall shelves are usually ideal. This is because, wall space is usually plenty while floor space is at a premium. If you have a tiny office and need room for your printer, scanner or any other number of office equipment, install some open shelves above your computer desk. A printer shelf keeps your printer at arms reach yet out of the way, freeing up valuable desk space. Don’t forget that you have wall space until the ceiling. Install open shelving as high as you can and use the higher shelves for items that you don’t need to access often. It is a good idea to put these items in clear storage boxes to protect them from dust. Furthermore, clear storage boxes allow you to see the contents of the box at a glance without having to go through the hassle of retrieving it and opening it up.
In summary, open wall shelves are great additions to anywhere in your home because they help you stay organized, are cheaper than cabinets and free standing furniture and they allow you to add extra storage space when no floor space is available. Installing open wall shelving will make your daily life and that of your family much more organized and efficient at a very low cost.
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Jennifer O. Reed
I became an expert in space saving techniques by experience. My ideas on gaining storage space are true and tested.