What a Shelf Needs

A year ago I took notice to the now popular slim book shelving.  It's a brilliant solution for a small space and offers a variety of uses over just books.   How about mixing it up a bit.  Typically they are powder coated or lacquer finished which makes for water resistance, so a great bathroom towel storage solution.  Other uses might be for small storage boxes (those papers and items you can never find), CDs (for those still owning) or display items like photo frames would create a good mix.   I have used for a closet project... folded t-shirts fit so nicely and the stack is manageable (I do wonder if those shirts are still folded as neatly as the original day).

Check out these practical options (Italian design offered in different finish depending on the store):

Italian-designed and manufactured this turns traditional library storage on end.

Ten shelves hold stacks of books horizontally to occupy a minimum of floor space.

The Container Store

The alternative library stack. Layer books and novels on their sides. 

Italian Bruno Rainaldi design in lightweight laser-cut steel with

silver powdercoat adds literati edge to a room.

CB2 

For those that noted the other product designer, this is also Bruno Rainaldi design.  

It is created from steel sheeting with a lacquer finish.  

Design Within Reach is also offering a deal when purchasing two! 

DWR