Shelf furniture, features and characteristics of similar designs

The whatnot is a sought-after piece of furniture, reminiscent of the appearance and purpose of a standard cabinet. The main feature of this design is that it lacks a facade and walls. When a bookcase is manufactured, various materials are used, therefore designs on the market made of glass or other materials are presented. These products differ in the production material, configurations, dimensions and other parameters, therefore, for each unique interior, it is possible to choose the optimal model.

Features

The furniture of the whatnot is purchased to form an extra space for storing various small items. Usually they have an unusual appearance, so they act as a real decoration of different rooms. They resemble standard racks, as they are equipped with numerous shelves, due to which they are multifunctional and roomy.

This furniture is compact and also has several tiers. With its help, it is possible to store a large number of small items in perfect order.

Most often, shelves are used to contain books and flowers, and small appliances are also installed on them. Some modern models additionally have small drawers designed to store small items. Simple designs can be created with your own hands, for which the original ideas of the owners of residential premises are embodied. They can replace a bulky cabinet containing a large number of different items, and at the same time do not take up much space. They are small in size, therefore, if necessary, they can be transferred from one place to another.

Most products are purchased by people because of their appearance. This is due to the fact that these racks are available in many varieties, with the emphasis being on an extraordinary look.

Kinds

These designs are really produced in a large number of types. They differ in appearance, size, production material and other factors.

Office

Separately stand out racks used in different office rooms. They are indispensable elements that provide a comfortable workflow. Their main features include:

they are small in size, therefore they easily fit in small areas located next to the work table of each employee;
have a good capacity, so they can store numerous papers, small items or other items;
Available in standard colors and optimal designs, perfect for the office work environment;
the most popular are structures made of metal.

Typically, office shelving is purchased for each employee, so all of these products in the same office have the same appearance.

Household

These shelves are usually used in residential premises. They are installed in the kitchen or in the bedroom, and their main purpose is to store various small items, books, or even household tools or utensils.

Household shelving can be created with your own hands, and for this it is allowed to use different materials. Usually they have a standard appearance. For them, no specific decorative elements are used, so they do not act as decoration of the premises.The most often chosen style is minimalism, so they take up little space and are not allocated in any way in the room.

Decorative

Such shelves furniture are presented in numerous versions, and also have the following features:

designed to decorate any interior;
Perfectly match the specific style formed in the room;
roam not too roomy;
do not have numerous functionality;
differ in unusual shapes and unique colors.

For the manufacture of decorative whatnots, numerous different materials are used, and constructions in which different components are combined are considered the most popular.

Forms

Shelves are presented in numerous forms, while different models differ in shapes. If the racks are made with your own hands, then you can get a design that has the most optimal configuration for a particular room.

When choosing the optimal form, the advice of designers is taken into account:

if the room is long, then a rectangular whatnot fits well into it;
if there is a room with unoccupied corners, then they can be lined with angular small structures that have good functionality;
for interiors characterized by smooth bends, models in the form of an oval or circle are perfectly suitable;
for a room made in the style of minimalism, in which straight lines prevail, rectangular or square whatnots are well suited.

Designers recommend using direct and standard cabinets or headsets to complement such a room with an asymmetric attractive shelf that dilutes the standard interior.

Materials of manufacture

If you plan to do the construction with your own hands, then different materials can be chosen to create it. Most often for these purposes materials are used:

plastic, characterized by high strength, resistance to moisture, the presence of numerous colors, ease of maintenance and low price. The disadvantages of plastic structures are not very attractive appearance. They are difficult to fit into any classic or sophisticated interior styles;
wooden shelves are well suited for classic interiors, and also fit perfectly into Provence or country. They are quite simple to do with your own hands. Wood is considered to be an easy-to-process material; therefore, it produces structures of various shapes and sizes. They are not too expensive, and at the same time they can have numerous inserts from other materials. The disadvantages of designs include low resistance to high humidity, so it is not recommended to use them for the bathroom;
metal products are usually represented by forged structures. They fit perfectly into different styles, as they have a luxurious appearance. To protect structures from moisture, they should be treated with special protective agents. Their cost is considered quite high;
shelves made of chipboard or MDF are the most affordable. They can have different shapes and colors. They are environmentally friendly and resistant to moisture, if they do not contain formaldehydes, and are also covered with special protective impregnation;
glass shelves are the most beautiful designs. They are attractive, and for their production a special tempered glass is used, which has high strength and resistance to various influences. They can have different shapes and sizes, so for each room you can choose the appropriate design.

Thus, different materials are used to create whatnots. They have their own characteristics, therefore, when choosing a particular design, the raw materials used for its production are certainly taken into account.

Wood

Plastic

Metal

Chipboard

MDF

Glass

Rules for selection and placement

You can install whatnots in different areas of the premises. It is advisable to choose the area where the product will be most convenient to use. It depends on the destination, so if there are books on it, then it is mounted next to a sofa or chair, and if it contains shoes, it is suitable for the corridor.

When choosing this design, factors are taken into account:

high functionality;
attractiveness;
compliance with the interior and the tastes of the owners;
safety of use.

Photos of various shelves can be viewed below. These designs are functional and attractive elements of any interior. They have different sizes and shapes, and at the same time they are installed in such parts of the room where they will be most convenient to use.