At Shelf Direct we like to foresee new trends and must-have pieces that we can’t wait to get our hands on! From colours to prints and technology, stay ahead of the trends with these insights from the experts. Natural stone and earthy interiors Natural stone colours, from bronzy browns, dove greys, pines and oaks are […]
Beech isn’t necessarily the first wood that a lot of people consider when they are attempting to choose from the many attractive finishes available for wooden shelves, but it perhaps should be. After all, it is a very elegant, clean and mild-looking wood that has also long been popular for furniture due to its more […]
Even if you don’t immediately know what the term ‘twin slot shelving‘ means, you will have almost certainly seen such shelves before. It’s a reference to the wall mounted shelving system comprising lengths of steel “U” channel section, the front of which incorporates a series of twin slots and fixing holes. These lengths are also […]
It can sometimes seem like oak furniture is more or less as old as the sun. Look around your home now, and you will likely see a lot of chairs, tables and cabinets made from this durable, long-lasting and timeless wood. Indeed, one of the biggest reasons you may decide to order oak shelves may […]
Maple has long been used for timber. Indeed, you may have previously purchased all manner of items with a maple finish, not least various forms of furniture. But what is it about maple that makes so many of us want to choose this finish time and time again? Only you can really answer that question, […]
The purchase of shelving for your home can be quite an exciting thing – after all, shelving is far from merely functional, also playing a key part in your home’s aesthetics. That’s something that we recognise here at Shelfdirect through our offer of an extensive selection of shelves in various wood finishes, as well as […]
Purchasing the right shelving for your home can be a trickier endeavour than you might expect. There are, of course, the usual big-name high-street stores from which you may be tempted to source shelves, but it might be that none of the options offered suit the space in which you intend to install them. However, […]
We’ve always believed here at Shelfdirect that shelving is never just shelving, and we’re sure you feel the same way. After all, even if we don’t all see ourselves as artistic or design geniuses, we do like our homes to have their own distinct ‘look’, which helps to explain the popularity of not just one, […]
With so many shelving suppliers in the UK, including the big-name chain stores as well as smaller independent companies, surely, there isn’t much need to think about which one you choose? After all, are you even likely to consciously notice your shelves once you’ve put them up and started using them? Alas, we suspect – […]
Shelving is one of those things that you will almost certainly feel the need to have in your home, and which you therefore can’t ignore when it comes to quality, price or style. But how can you be sure of shelving that looks the part in your humble abode while also catering to your practical […]