Far from being mere spaces for storage, today’s shelving systems often display more than they conceal, especially in a domestic setting. Here, arrangements of everyday objects such as books, plants, various ornaments and bric-à-brac can create a colourful composition celebrating everyday domestic life. Nevertheless, there are plenty of options that can also conceal more prosaic, less decorative objects needed for the everyday.
A classic example of both displaying and concealing is ‘Eames Storage Unit Bookcase’, designed by
Far from being mere spaces for storage, today’s shelving systems often display more than they conceal, especially in a domestic setting. Here, arrangements of everyday objects such as books, plants, various ornaments and bric-à-brac can create a colourful composition celebrating everyday domestic life. Nevertheless, there are plenty of options that can also conceal more prosaic, less decorative objects needed for the everyday.
A classic example of both displaying and concealing is ‘Eames Storage Unit Bookcase’, designed by