Quick & Easy Guide to Choosing Rustic Wall Shelves

When you decide to add rustic wall shelves to your home, the first thing you’ll notice is the sheer number of choices. Whether you want to take the DIY route or purchase them ready-made, there’s a large variety of choices today, thanks to the popularity of rustic furniture in general.

The great thing about rustic shelves is that they will fit in with any kind of decor. You can add them to any room, and they’ll blend in perfectly in most instances. Here’s our quick and easy guide to blending rustic shelves with the already-present decor in any type of room:

Dining Room

The dining room is a great spot to use rustic shelves.

You can hang floating rustic shelves and use them to hold candlesticks or votive candles. Another idea is to use floating shelves to display pretty china or a vase. You can also build shelves onto the wall in order to firmly hold your dishes and glassware stored in them. The shelves will look great and provide a useful function to your dining room.

The Living Room

There are many ways to use rustic shelves in your living room. First, you should choose a tone that fits in with your decor. You will have many different choices from light tan to deep brown to muted black. Once you choose the color, you can choose the texture. You can get wood that is evenly cut or wood that has knots and other imperfections exposed. These imperfections are part of the charm of rustic shelves so choose whatever is best for your room.

An increasingly popular option is to seek environmentally friendly wall shelves, such as these creations by At West End, made of recycled or repurposed materials. The great thing about rustic shelves like these is that each one is a unique one-of-a-kind piece, so you can use one more multiple within the same space. Each different shelf will add character and personality to the room and make it feel a tad more comfortable.

Now that you have your shelf, it’s time to decide how to use it. A great example can be to create a floating shelf that can serve as a stand for your TV. This will free up your space as you won’t need a heavy piece of furniture, that generally occupies way too much space horizontal & vertical space.

Playing or Family Room

In the family room, you can use rustic shelves to put away art supplies or games. They are attractive and will add warmth & comfort to this room. At the same time, they’ll provide a practical solution to storing things that you may wish to access on a regular basis.

Choose sturdier shelves so that they can withstand children removing items and putting them back. You can put them on the wall in place of a heavy bookcase or cabinet.

Kitchen

Rustic shelves can add to the decor and functionality of your kitchen as well. You can find a spot on the wall for a smaller shelf for spices or coffee mugs. You can eliminate a wall of cabinets by using rustic shelves to store your dishes and glassware. You can choose any style that gives your kitchen the homey feel you want and it will look great and help you open up space.

Bedroom

The bedroom is another great spot for rustic shelves. It can give your bedroom that comfortable inviting feeling that makes you want to relax. You can choose different styles. If you have a small bedroom, you might want to choose small narrow rustic shelves. If you have more space, you might want to use larger ones.

You can store candles, collectibles, or any kind of decor on your shelves. You can also use larger rustic shelves as a place to store books. If you have space, you can even use rustic shelves to display your clothes. There are so many different choices and you should use the one that works best for you.

Bathroom

No matter what style of bathroom you have, rustic shelves can add interest and texture. If your bathroom uses natural stone, the rustic shelves will fit right in. You can hang them behind the toilet to store toilet paper and towels or you can put them over the sink under your mirror for your toiletries. They will complement the space and serve this practical purpose.

Final Words

The hardest thing about choosing rustic wall shelves is that you have so many options! You can use larger shelves to replace bookcases or cabinets or you can choose smaller shelves to add to the decor and display your decorations. The best thing about them is they tend to work perfectly in practically any space.