The Modern DIY Art Shelf
While checking email and catching up on the blogs I follow I found this great post on HGTV’s blog on How to Build A Modern Art Shelf. I love DIY projects, and this one looked especially easy. When I scrolled down to the final picture below, however, something just seemed off to me.
So I posed a question to the design team here at Vastu: “Is this shelf too high to really display art? Or is the height appropriate for the kinds of pieces the blogger chose to put up?”
Here’s what they had to say…
Smart storage ideas
A common design challenge we encounter is customers needing more storage space. Here are a few ways to add additional storage to your space…
1. Rolling cabinets or low benches can add extra storage in a room. One of our favorite things to do is nestle storage cubes under a console table and adding casters would certainly make it easy to move the pieces around.
2. Wall-mounted shelves or inset wall niches can add visual interest as well as storage. Don’t be afraid to arrange wall-mounted shelves and cabinetry asymmetrically for a modern, dynamic look.
3. Open shelves add dimension and interest in any room, but we all have things we prefer NOT to display. You may want some doors and/or drawers to stash away those items. Something like the stacking Malta shelf and cabinet would be a great solution for open shelving with some closed storage.
Vastu from A to Z: S, T, U, V
‘S’ is for Stellar
If you’re looking for a simple, clean-lined platform bed, the Stellar platform bed is an excellent choice. But not only is this bed well designed, it is made with environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. The factory has a small carbon footprint and all power used in the factory is hydro-electric generated.
All about aluminum!
Express your s(h)elf
Shelving serves a great function, but don’t be afraid to choose a shelf that expresses your personal style.
If simple, clean-lines are your taste, go for a more traditional shelving unit. Be sure to place a few items on the shelves that reflect a little bit about you – like photos or items you’ve collected during your travels.
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