One of the most convenient and very popular methods of zoning space with small areas is the rack. This is a multi-tiered shelves, fixed with vertical uprights. They can be in built-in different in form cabinets, but they also fit easily into the library, dressing room. Practical shelving in the open in the kitchen and other rooms: living room, office or nursery.

Table of contents of the article:

• Types of shelving
• Standard rack dimensions
• Shelvings for zone separation
• Shelf-rack in the interior
• Use of racks in the decor
• Shelves, built-in furniture
• Floor racks in classic style
• Photo of beautiful design ideas for shelving in the interior

Types of shelving

• frame - the lightest structures of several shelves, fixed with racks;
• in the form of a wall are multi-tier shelves that can be divided into sections, have a rear wall and be closed with doors. Sometimes there is a center for TV.

Racks have a number of advantages:

• light weight and installation, easy operation;
• mobility, does not require much space, can always be rearranged;
• facilitates the search for things in open shelves;
• the original zone delimiter;
• more economical than the wall modules or cabinets;
• give the individuality of the interior

Standard rack dimensions

1. The height, mostly 180 cm, but there are others.

2. The width is the same for all types of shelving - 90 cm, which is convenient for books and personal items, for walls - 2 and 3 m.

3. The depth of the shelves is 45 cm, for the lower ones it is better to 30 cm.

4. Between the shelves is more convenient distance of 35-40 cm.

5. Materials use different: MDF sheets, wood, metal and plastic. It is better for pantries to choose strong metal racks, and for a wardrobe - any.

Shelvings for zone separation

Racks are indispensable for zoning space. Lightweight end-to-end shelving is especially popular.

In the role of the partition, such a rack will fit into any interior with success, when it is necessary to zoning the living-dining room, working classroom-bedroom or living-bedroom, study and sleeping area in the children's room-

The smaller the shelves in the rack, the more it will give the impression of zero gravity. With a large number of shelves and the presence of a back wall - there will be a mobile wall.

Shelf-rack in the interior

Use of racks in the decor

Here they are not boxes for storage. Most designers use them as art objects to decorate space.

It is convenient and unusual to place a rack in the door, with a shortage of space, many things will fit there.

Shelves, built-in furniture

For small rooms this is a great way to save space. Shelves can draw a window, cabinet, fill a niche in the furniture (wall).

If the layout is non-standard, then close the openings in the walls, put under the stairs, in the attic, etc.

The asymmetric rack with an irregular shape, different depth of shelves, etc. looks unusual.

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Floor racks in classic style

"Classic" is a typical use of shelving. Shelves in rows are placed on the floor, moreover, the upper shelf is used more often as a table top.

Floor racks are often used in children's rooms, as well as in bedrooms and recreation areas. They can store books, favorite CDs, etc.

• The children have a lot of toys, coloring books and books that are practical to put on the shelves in the nursery. The universal design of the shelves is suitable for both the teenager and the baby.
• The recreation area for the reception is a living room, there is plenty of space for subscription publications in the shelving. The upper shelf is perfect for a TV set, placing vases, beautiful figurines, photos, etc.
• The bedroom is often a dressing room, and the bed linen, towels, etc. are stored in the dresser. The rack performs the same function, only light, if desired, you can often change the position.

When you think about how to choose a shelf, the recommendations of designers and photos of original ideas will help you not only decorate the interior of your house or apartment, but also save space.

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