How to Decorate with Glass Wall Shelves
Glass wall shelves can save space and be a stylish solution in any room of the house. Glass can be matched easily with most types of décor and the shelves have a surprising variety of uses.
Glass wall shelving is popular in bathrooms, where shelves are used for storing towels, cosmetics or bath products. A glass wall shelf can also be a convenient small bookshelf, or it can be used for storing DVD’s and CDs in a living room that has limited space. A shelf takes up very little space, and can be a useful alternative for bookshelves or cabinets in small rooms. Glass shelves for walls can look very decorative, and can be used also for displaying statues, framed photos or any objects of art.
Consider attaching glass shelves for walls in the study room or the living room if you have little room for large cabinets or bookshelves. Many shelves are surprisingly sturdy and can hold even heavy items, and you can easily use them as bookshelves. Tempered glass can take a lot of weight, and is also surprisingly resistant to wear and tear. Because they do not break easily, tempered glass units can be used to display almost anything in any room of the house. You can also create a combination of wall units by using individual shelves, or you can start with just one and add more shelves as you need them. For a new home, or for anyone who does not want to invest in large shelving units, a few floating shelves on the wall can be an easy solution for displaying books. If you have a few selected large books, picture books or other attractive items you would like to display, you could place them on the shelf to give them more attention.
Shelves made of tempered glass are also a great place for houseplants. They are easy to install near a window to make sure the plants get a lot of light. Placing houseplants together in a group in a visible spot is an easy way to decorate a living room and to make it look more attractive. If you install the shelves high enough, your plants will also be safe from children who might otherwise play with them or even eat them, and from a pet that might pull the plants down.
Many bathrooms have a small and narrow shelf for toothbrushes and other small accessories, but larger floating shelves have become a popular alternative to cabinets and cupboards in the bathroom. Many hotels and spa’s use glass shelves in the bathrooms, and homeowners have been inspired by the convenience and the stylish look. Bath towels can be placed on the shelves, or they can be used for storing bath and shower products and cosmetics, especially if these come in attractive containers. If you want to decorate the bathroom, try a few candles or some fresh flowers on the shelf. For guest bathrooms a couple of shelves can be an easy way to have a space for towels and guest soaps without having to install a bigger and more expensive unit.
For the bedroom, install a shelf near the bed for a convenient place to keep a few small but necessary items, such as an alarm clock. If your bedroom has limited floor space, install a shelf right next to the bed, or if you have an existing bedside table, try adding a shelf above it to get some extra space.
In the kitchen, a few extra shelves will always come in handy: you can use them for items you need every day and sometimes need to grab fast when cooking, such as salt and pepper or other condiments. You can also put a few decorative jars or bottles on a shelf and use it simply for its attractive look.
One of the added benefits of glass is that it is cheaper than many other materials. Glass can be more affordable than many types of wood. Shelves made of glass can also be easy to attach to the wall and to remove again, in case you want to place them in another room, or if you are moving house. Most shelves are equipped with strong but easy to use clamps for attaching the shelf to the wall.
Keeping glass wall shelves clean is easy, as long as you dust them frequently. Every now and then, it is a good idea to remove all the objects from the shelf and wipe the glass clean with a soft cloth, using a window cleaning product or warm water with a little dishwashing detergent. Dry the shelf carefully after cleaning and wipe off any remains of the detergent.
Glass wall shelves are an easy way to decorate a room on a small budget, and they can also look modern and stylish in any room of the house.