The 20 most beautiful shelves for the living room

You can never have enough storage space, after all, books, records or decorative objects need to be presented and kept in an attractive way. Shelves for the living room are real all-rounders, because they offer a huge amount of space for every need, help to keep order and decorate entire wall surfaces with their graphic lines. We have put together the most beautiful shelves for your living room

Table of contents Table of contents shelves for the living room: 20 ideas from simple to exclusive

• "Svalnäs" shelving system
• Muuto "Stacked" shelf
• USM Haller shelving system
• LP shelf Düsseldorf
• Eames storage unit ESU
• String shelving system
• Livitalia room divider
• Eiffel 6 shelf
• M shelf
• "Industrial" wall shelf
• "Cubit" shelving system
• De Eekhoorn bookcase
• Ladder shelf "Dilbert"
• Shelf in a Scandinavian design
• Maison ESTO bookcase
• "Como" wall modules
• "FNP" shelf
• Suhu shelf
• Retro shelf "Obreb"
• "Arty" shelf

Table of contents Table of contents shelves for the living room: 20 ideas from simple to exclusive

• "Svalnäs" shelving system
• Muuto "Stacked" shelf
• USM Haller shelving system
• LP shelf Düsseldorf
• Eames storage unit ESU
• String shelving system
• Livitalia room divider
• Eiffel 6 shelf
• M shelf
• "Industrial" wall shelf
• "Cubit" shelving system
• De Eekhoorn bookcase
• Ladder shelf "Dilbert"
• Shelf in a Scandinavian design
• Maison ESTO bookcase
• "Como" wall modules
• "FNP" shelf
• Suhu shelf
• Retro shelf "Obreb"
• "Arty" shelf

"Svalnäs" shelving system

With the shelving system "Svalnäs" from Ikea you always stay nice and flexible. Wall rails, floors and cupboard elements can be used to put together a very individual shelf for the living room, in which books and decorations are presented openly and private items can be hidden in closed cupboards. Combination as shown, 193 x 35 x 176 cm, approx. 445 euros.

The classic shelving system "Svalnäs" from Ikea can be put together according to your wishes.

Photo: Inter IKEA Systems BV

Muuto "Stacked" shelf

You get stacked storage space with the Muuto "Stacked" shelf. According to the modular principle, you can freely combine and arrange wooden boxes in three different sizes. The elements are held and connected with simple brackets. The modules are available in three different sizes with a depth of 35 cm and in the colors white, gray, light gray and oak. The system is completed by a podium, which serves as the basis for the construction. The smallest box measures 43.6 x 21.8 cm and is available from around 129 euros.

The Muuto "Stacked" shelf works according to the modular principle.

Photo: Muuto

USM Haller shelving system

The basis for the classic from USM Haller was the support and facade systems for buildings. Characteristic of the furniture system is the patented USM junction, which holds the basic structure made of chromed steel bars together as a flexible joint. The illustrated shelf for the living room consists of five compartments supplemented with two flap doors and has the dimensions 179 x 77 x 37 cm, approx. 1, 669 euros.

The USM Haller shelving system matches the industrial look and can also be used in the home office.

Photo: USM Haller

LP shelf Düsseldorf

Watch out for record collectors! Perfectly adapted to the size of vinyl discs, the rare treasures are well stowed away in "LP Regal Düsseldorf". Another plus: the shelf is very easy to assemble and expand using the plug-in principle. It is extremely stable and impresses with its durability. 86 x 262 x 34 cm, approx. 885 euros.

The LP shelf is just the thing for nostalgia fans and record collectors.

Photo: rio-regalsystem.de

Eames storage unit ESU

The free-standing, multifunctional shelf "Eames Storage Unit ESU", designed in 1949 by Charles and Ray Eames, consists of a self-supporting stand construction made of angle iron. It gets the characteristic look of a lattice piece of furniture from the compartments with different sliding doors. For this, the Dutch designer Hella Jongerius developed a fresh, new color palette together with the Eames Office in 2013. 80 x 148 x 42 cm, approx.2, 550 euros.

The "Eames Storage Unit ESU" is a true design classic among the shelf systems.

Photo: Vitra

String shelving system

Order is successful if a fixed location is assigned to each object, to which it always returns. The string shelf system is the ultimate helper. Everything can be found here, from books to selected decorative items. Everything is well stored in drawers, behind sliding doors, on shelves or magazine racks. Who wants to integrate a worktop for the home office. Due to the unmistakable side parts, the shelf in the living room always appears light and airy. Wall ladder from 50 x 20 cm, approx. 54 euros.

Each of your favorite parts finds its own place in the large string shelving system.

Photo: String

Livitalia room divider

The modern living room shelf has a large wooden compartment in the middle to highlight special pieces. Veneered and lacquered on both sides, it can also be used as a room divider - thus dividing the living room into individual zones. If desired, the standard shelf can be individually adjusted in size and color. Livitalia room divider bookcase C87, 195 x 213 x 33 cm, approx.2, 349 euros.

This shelf can also be used as a room divider because it is coated and coated on both sides.

Photo: Livarea eK

Eiffel 6 shelf

Nomen est omen: The model for this shelf design is not only clear from the name "Eiffel". Just like the Parisian landmark, the silhouette of the shelf made of filigree aluminum rods tapers upwards. It is available in two versions: natural white with six shelves, in 182 x 80 x 40 cm, for approx. 601 euros or in black with 4 shelves, in 110 x 50 x 50 cm, for 419 euros.

Photo: Hay

M shelf

Much more than practical storage space: Thanks to the asymmetrically arranged compartments, the "M shelf" designed by Alain van Havre almost looks like a work of art. No wonder, the source of inspiration was the work of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, known for his compositions of vertical and horizontal lines. The shelf is made of solid oak, its 18 compartments are spread over a size of 219 x 104 x 30 cm, about 1, 509 euros.

The "M shelf" looks elegant and simple at the same time against a dark wall.

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"Industrial" wall shelf

For all collectors: Whether in height or width, with every piece that is added, the "Industrial" wall shelf can be expanded. The basis is a shelf with four compartments. DIY idea: If you like, glaze or varnish the untreated pine plywood and give the shelf in the living room an individual look. 110 x110 x 24 cm, approx. 100 euros.

This wall shelf is as flexible as no other and can be put together individually.

Photo: Inter IKEA Systems BV

"Cubit" shelving system

It could hardly be more diverse. The modules of the "Cubit" shelving system completely adapt to the different needs of their owners. The dimensions depend on the content with which they are filled, such as CDs, books or files. There are bases, bases, doors, drawers and much more. There are no limits to creativity when designing the living room shelf. Mainly because you can also choose from 22 NCS colors and two real wood veneers. All modules can be connected very easily with an invisible plug-in system. Module from 16 x 24 x 17 cm, approx. 26 euros / piece.

Depending on the content, you can choose different modules and individually adapt your shelf.

Photo: Cubit by Mymito GmbH

De Eekhoorn bookcase

Open at the top, closed at the bottom - the shelf module from de Eekhoorn offers a wide range of variations! Combine a base with four different shelf attachments. You can choose between open, closed, 2 or 4-piece attachments, which you can stack and join together as required. The gray color is unusual, the trendy leather handles are a pretty detail. From a module of 2, 41 x 35 x 81 cm, approx. 89 euros.

Photo: De Eekhoorn

Ladder shelf "Dilbert"

If you have little space but a lot to store, ladder shelves are the best choice. Leaning against the wall with improvised nonchalance, favorite pieces decoratively climb from rung to rung here. “Dilbert” from Home 24 impresses with its clear lines, bright colors and natural birch wood in a Scandinavian style. 180 x 62 x 40 cm, approx. 160 euros.

Ladder shelves are ideal for rooms where there is little space available.

Photo: Home24.de

Shelf in a Scandinavian design

Simple and reserved in a puristic Scandinavian design: the half-height shelf in natural oak from Hübsch Interior ensures a pleasant living environment, 75 x 150 x 38 cm, approx. 510 euros.

If space is limited - for example by a sloping roof - half-height shelves are used.

Photo: Hübsch Interior

Maison ESTO bookcase

Design factor high: The filigree metal shelf "Teun" from Woood impresses with its unique subdivision and the staggered arrangement of larger and smaller compartments. 188 x 120 x 35 cm, 275 euros.

Photo: 123moebel.de

"Como" wall modules

The configurable "Como" wall modules make optimal use of empty wall areas in the living room. As floating shelves, they offer plenty of storage space for books & Co. without making the room appear full. The best thing: the space in between can also be used. Oak veneer, 26 x 154 x 26 cm, approx. 359 euros.

The "Como" wall modules offer plenty of space for your utensils thanks to their floating shelves.

Photo: Bo Concept

"FNP" shelf

Little shelf for a lot of content. According to the motto "form follows function", the "FNP" shelf unit only stabilizes the sides and shelves in conjunction with aluminum rails. Tools are not required for assembly. MDF white, film-coated, 223 x 105 x 34 cm, approx. 1, 057 euros.

The "FNP" shelf can be assembled without tools.

Photo: Moormann

Suhu shelf

Filigree and stable at the same time, each shelf of the Suhu shelf can carry up to 20 kg. The trapezoidal design made of matt, black steel is particularly classic and noble when combined with dark wood. X-shaped struts ensure stability and stability. 148 x 60 x 33 cm, about 43 euros via Amazon.

Photo: Suhu

Retro shelf "Obreb"

Looking for an individual look for the living room? Retro shelves are always a stylish eye-catcher. Typical of the style are the slightly sloping legs that taper downwards. "Obreb", 165 x 114 x 35 cm, approx. 300 euros.

Retro shelves are always a solution to spice up the rather simple living room.

Photo: Home24

"Arty" shelf

A suitable frame for every object! The "Arty" shelf consists of nested boxes made of different materials and colors, a drawer and a (secret) compartment with a metal door. If you like the industrial look, you can't avoid it. 190 x 80 x 35 cm, approx. 599 euros.

The "Arty" shelf frames each of your objects with its own frame.

Photo: Maisons du Monde

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