home: found this [ shelving ] 

home: found this [ shelving ] 

Make a statement and embrace the typography trend with this beautiful mango wood shelving unit from Maisons Du Monde 

It’s got a brilliant carved lettering feature, appropriately spelling out ‘book’ which disguises a handy set of cupboards. 

As with a lot of great pieces of furniture in their sale, this shelving unit has a great discount. 

Was £749.90 Now £519.70 

home: made [ crate shelving ] 

home: made [ crate shelving ] 

Adaptable for any space, size or colour, we love this tutorial we found, for making cool shelving from old vintage wooden crates. 


Wooden crates can be found at vintage fairs, eBay, carboot sales and other vintage selling outlets plus there is now ‘new’ versions that can be bought in plain wood. 

Then you’ll need a drill, screws, wood glue and your choice of stain, varnish or paint. 

Nifty tutorial HERE 

home: made [ midcentury shelving ] 

home: made [ midcentury shelving ] 

The look of floating or modular shelving is minimal and clean with brands like Ladderax and String being the leaders in design; both in the last few decades and in present day. 

We came across a great DIY tutorial from OldBrandNew which is a great way to produce a similar look at a fraction of the price as well as being satisfying that it’s homemade. 


Making your own means you can also customise the size, dimensions and colour yourself with UK based suppliers offering all the equipment you’ll need from adjustable wall system racks from hardware stores including Wickes, BigDug and Screwfix, to high street DIY stores, like B&Q, having a good choice of ready cut wood shelves to use on the system as well as offering a cutting service when you give your own measurements. 

Untreated wooden wood could be finished how you want in round stains, paint or varnish, and wall brackets can be bought in a few different colours or sprayed to the colour you want. 

These systems are always easily changeable, can be added to and even the colour changed at a later date. 

home: found this [ wire storage ]

home: found this [ wire storage ]

In the last year Oliver Bonas has really made a statement with its homeware and is continuing this through great on- trend furniture. The latest item to hit the site is these funky wire framed storage units. 

Available in a variety of sizes and colours including coral, copper and pale blue they are perfect in a kitchen for displaying tableware, books and jars. Use one in a bathroom for storing towels and linens, or dress one up in a living  room with pictures, plants, books etc.

[ Starting from £65 for the two shelf, up to £265 for the nine shelf ]

Oliverbonas.com

home: found this [ frame & shelving ]

home: found this [ frame & shelving ]

We love storage and shelving ideas and this wire system from Urban Outfitter is perfect for organising and displaying pictures as well as the option of a handy shelf for ornaments.

Start with the wire grid [ and  clips ]  for hanging photos, prints and more. Great for an office space or kitchen allowing you to keep surfaces clear. Add a shelf to gain more space, ideal for plants, candles and other small objects.

Both the frame [ £40 ] and the shelf [ £12 ] are available in black or copper.

urbanoutfitters.com 

home: nice price [ z-pipe shelf ]

home: nice price [ z-pipe shelf ]

Bring a touch of the industrial into your home with this unique shelf from Urban Outfitters. It’s made from piping and includes two shelves with six hooks, perfect for a bathroom or hallway.
Create a statement at the nice price of £30

www.urbanoutfitters.com

home: made [ peg boards ]

You have probably noticed in recent years, peg boards have been seen more in the home than the tool shed. And this is due to their versatility and quirky style. The simple design and functionality of equally spaced holes in a large panel of wood with accompanying pegs is genius.
Most commonly they are used as notice boards for hanging items and photos, and of course still used for tools and utensils in workshops. But have you thought about what else can be created with peg boards?!

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We have found some great uses including multi functional picture and shelving walls, doors for cabinets and even kitchen splashbacks.
Check out apartmenttherapy.com for a cabinet revamp, craftandcreativity.com show us how to paint a cool cross-stitch image and decor8blog.com has some brilliant ideas to get you thinking.

If your inspired then head to amazon or ebay to pick up a basic peg board. London Graphic Centre also do some fun coloured boards, great to get started with. [ Look around to find a good price as some can be quite expensive ]

home: favourite thing [ String® shelving ]

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home: favourite thing [ String® shelving ]

We have been a fan of String® for a long time, with its simple components system meaning you can create shelving that suits you and your home.
It’s light weight, yet stable with shelves that are easy to reposition as needed.
Designed by the Swedish architect Nils Strinning in 1949, this timeless shelving is a must for any home. It’s history has become part of what we now call ‘Scandinavian design’
Available online from various stores. You tend to buy the system in individual components, depending on size and colour, but some places will have complete units.
Check out hauslondon.com and utilitydesign.co.uk or head to string.se to find your local stockist.

home: found this [ cloud shelf ]

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home: found this [ cloud shelf ]

We just had to feature this fun shelving from Urban Outfitters. The cloud shape is perfect for an office or kids bedroom. With a black and white geometric printed back and gold coloured metal edge, it will definitely put a smile on your face.
[ online exclusive at £30 from urbanoutfitters.com ]